Religion and Gentrification in Property-Led Societies: The Transformation of Religious Spaces

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Title
Religion and Gentrification in Property-Led Societies: The Transformation of Religious Spaces
Title of the book
Handbook of the Geographies of Religion
Author(s)
Yip Maurice, Lee Joanna Wai-Ying
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland
ISBN
9783031648106
9783031648113
ISSN
2731-4502
2731-4510
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2025
Editor
Kong Lily, Woods Orlando, Tse Justin K.H.
Pages
415-431
Language
english
Abstract
This chapter explores the intricate relationships between religion and gentrification in property-led societies, focusing on the transformation of church spaces in Hong Kong. Gentrification, as a process of urban restructuring, is characterized by tangible (re)development and intangible sociocultural changes, often leading to displacement and segregation. Building on the existing literature on gentrification and its impact on the built environment, this chapter contributes to the discussion by showing how religious agencies are actively involved in reshaping urban spaces. This chapter proposes a conceptual framework to examine the impact of property forces and planning instruments on the gentrification of religious spaces. The case study of Hong Kong is analyzed using this framework to shed light on the tensions between sacred and secular realms and the spatiality of religious identities. This chapter calls for further research on the geographies of religion through the property lens.
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