What Is the Spatial Construction in The Process of Community Governance

Abstract

Based on the case of Community A and Fishing Village B in City S, this study delves into the multidimensional transformation of spatial construction in the process of community governance and the influencing factors behind it. The study employs snowball interviews and participant observation to reveal the interplay between institutional change and spatial transformation in community governance and how the two together affect the outcome of the constructs. Community A, as a representative of an urban community, has a spatial trans-formation that is mainly manifested in the construction of social space, whereas Fishing Village B demonstrates the evolution of both physical and social space from traditional fisheries to modern tourism. The study finds that national and local policies have an important influence on community spatial planning, while factors such as social relations, organizational capacity, and residents' willingness within the community also play a key role in spatial construction. The article suggests that community governance should deepen the leading role of party building, implement the concept of resilient governance, and optimize the benefit distribution mechanism to promote the harmonious and sustainable development of communities.