Modular Design Strategies for Community Public Spaces in the Context of Rapid Urban Transformation: Balancing Spatial Efficiency and Cultural Continuity

Wen Shi, Danni Chen and Wenting Xu ()
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Wen Shi: College of International Communication and Art, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
Danni Chen: College of International Communication and Art, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
Wenting Xu: College of International Communication and Art, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 16, 1-32

Abstract: This study explores the application of modular design in the regeneration of community public spaces within rapidly transforming urban environments, using Haikou as a case study. The objective is to improve spatial quality and community sustainability while preserving cultural identity and community engagement. Through a mixed-methods approach involving questionnaires, GIS-based spatial analysis, and case studies, the research identifies key challenges such as fragmented layouts, limited accessibility, and insufficient green space. In response, a “policy–design–community” integration mechanism is proposed to guide bottom-up and top-down coordination. A multidimensional evaluation framework is developed to assess the effectiveness of modular interventions across functional, spatial, and cultural dimensions. The findings suggest that modular design—owing to its standardization and flexibility—enhances spatial adaptability and construction efficiency, and strengthens cultural identity and community engagement. This research provides a replicable and data-informed strategy for the renewal of public spaces in Chinese urban environments.

Keywords: modular design; community public space; sustainability; GIS; cultural identity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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