Influence of Grouping and Driving Mechanisms on Urban Renewal Performance Using a Six-Dimensional Benefit Framework

Abstract

Urban renewal is the result of collaborative governance among multiple stakeholders, and identifying the matching relationship between different urban renewal models and their performance is conducive to a more precise allocation of resources for urban renewal in various cities. In this study, we constructed a six-dimensional framework of benefits, covering local government, the regional economy, cultural preservation, social governance, ecological protection, and the role of cities. The work encompassed 18 evaluation indicators driving urban renewal based on urban renewal data from 20 cities in China. We employed the entropy weight and fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) methods to develop three urban renewal performance driving models—the comprehensive development model, political–ecological synergistic driving model, and economic–cultural weakness model. Furthermore, we categorized the characteristics of urban renewal in the 20 cities, providing theoretical support for the tailored formulation of differentiated urban renewal strategies based on each city’s development status.