Research on the External Spatial Environment of Industrial Heritage from the Perspective of Functional Composite Innovation Districts – A Case Study of Shanghai M50

College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China

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Abstract

Against the backdrop of innovation-driven transformation and development, innovation districts have emerged as the most anticipated new economic spatial carriers in the current urban functional spatial system. They hold significant importance for building a modern socialist country with international influence. High-quality external spatial environments in innovation districts can foster a positive atmosphere for innovation. Industrial heritage, as a carrier of urban historical memory and spatial resource, has transcended mere historical preservation and increasingly become an important spatial carrier for global innovation zones. This study selects Shanghai’s M50 as the research subject, conducting a systematic analysis and interpretation of the external spatial environment in innovation districts. Research findings indicate that the Moganshan Road area excels in shaping an innovative atmosphere but still has room for improvement in functional diversity, spatial openness, and scale coordination. The study provides empirical evidence for optimizing the external spaces of industrial heritage sites transformed into innovation districts.