Managing social risks at the housing demolition stage of urban redevelopment projects: A stakeholder-oriented study using social network analysis

Abstract

In China, the social risks associated with housing demolition increasingly present a challenge to the success of urban redevelopment projects. In practice, these risks are interacting and are associated with various stakeholders. Previous studies have largely focused on what the risks are and how they affect redevelopment projects without giving sufficient consideration to key stakeholders and their linkages with risks. Therefore, we sought to use social network analysis to investigate social risks related to housing demolition, based on a stakeholder perspective. Stakeholder-associated risks and their interrelations were identified and subsequently quantified based on a literature analysis and interviews with key stakeholders. Using a network analysis we identified critical risks and their corresponding stakeholders. Social security schemes, efficient financial management, multi-dimensional impact assessments, policy analyses and adherence to laws, as well as public participation were proposed to mitigate social risks during housing demolition. The This is the Pre-Published Version.

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