Rethinking Commercial Space as Livelihood Space for Self-Contained New Town Development: A Reflexive Analysis of Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong

Lu Shan and Mingze Bai

Planning Theory & Practice, 2025, vol. 26, issue 1, 9-28

Abstract: This study explores the relationship between commercial spaces and self-containment in new town development. Drawing on Polanyi’s livelihood concept, it introduces a novel framework to examine the livelihood function of commercial spaces in job creation and living cost reduction. With Tin Shui Wai (Hong Kong) as the case, this study reveals how unchecked market over-expansion can undermine self-containment by neglecting the livelihood function of commercial space. The findings underscore the need for community-driven initiatives and government intervention to address livelihood challenges. This article advances new town planning by examining commercial spaces and offering policy recommendations to tackle similar urban challenges.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/14649357.2025.2493113

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