With a focus on the lived experiences of some cities such as Guangzhou and Beijing, this study aims to achieve two main research objectives as follows: (1) To identify the key factors affecting competition and collaboration between multiple actors (including the local state, private developers, and villagers) in the planning and implementation of VIC redevelopment projects ;(2) To evaluate how different modes of collaborations relate to the implementation progress of VIC redevelopment projects.

本研究以广州、北京等城市为研究对象，旨在（1）识别影响不同行动者（地方政府，私人开发商和村庄）在规划和执行“城中村”改造项目中竞争和合作关系的关键因素；（2）剖析“城中村”改造项目的实施进展与不同合作模式间的关系。

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This study has both significant practical and theoretical implications. On the practical front, it will clearly identify the opportunities and constraints for VIC redevelopment. These findings will help improve project planning, design and management, leading to the building of more supportive governance institutions and greater cooperation between all local actors and interest groups. Moreover, this study will offer insights, critical to policy review for a better balance of economic, social and political concerns in urban renewal. On the academic front, this study will shed new light on the institutional complexities of urban renewal in China, offering a solid foundation for the advancement of theories about the restructuring of power relationships between the state and the community in urban planning and governance. 

本项目具有重要的实践和理论意义。在实践方面，本项目将深刻剖析“城中村”改造项目在执行过程中机遇与挑战。研究成果将有助于优化项目规划、设计和管理工作，从而建立更有效的治理制度体系，并加强地方行动者和不同利益相关者之间的合作。此外，本项目将为相关政策的制定提供重要参考，以更好地解决城市更新过程中产生的经济、社会和政治问题。在学术方面，本项目将促进对中国城市更新的制度复杂性的理解，为进一步探讨在城市规划和治理中国家-社区的权力关系重组奠定基础。

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Acknowledgement 致谢

Research findings of this study come from a research grant from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 本研究受到香港理工大学资助

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