Research on the Development Potential of Cultural Resources and Community Participation in Huaiyang Community

Abstract

This study investigates the cultural resources of the Huaiyang community with the aim of proposing strategies for cultural management, development models, and the design of cultural innovation projects. A combination of field research and literature review was employed to provide a systematic understanding of Huaiyang’s historical evolution, geographical setting, and cultural background. To further explore cultural resources and community perspectives, focus group interviews were conducted with 23 original residents of the Huaiyang community. The interview data were analyzed using content analysis to identify cultural resources with the greatest development potential as well as the core elements of community participation in cultural management. Based on these findings, strategies for enhancing community involvement are proposed using the empowerment model. The study ultimately advances a comprehensive framework for community cultural management and development in Huaiyang, articulated as the Human-Centered (Participating Groups), Culture-Carrier (Community Culture), Space-Supported (Locales), Scenery-Relied (Environmental Facilities), Production-Based (Cultural Industry), and Management-Oriented (Design Process) model. This framework highlights the integration of cultural heritage, spatial environment, community empowerment, and cultural industries to promote sustainable development and participatory cultural management in the Huaiyang community.