The Fragmented Politics of Urban Preservation

Urban preservation policies are shaped by political fragmentation, which acts as a filter constraining their implementation. This study identifies three types of political fragmentation—functional, intergovernmental, and territorial—that predictably influence the policy process in cities like Beijing, Paris, and Chicago. By combining political science theory with urban preservation studies, it reveals how these fragmented power structures serve as strategic tools for political actors to frame and promote their agendas. The research employs extensive fieldwork and archival data to compare cross-national patterns, offering a nuanced understanding of spatial and social governance in urban contexts.

Zhang, Y. (2010). The Fragmented Politics of Urban Preservation. https://doi.org/10.5749/9780816688180