Shanghai’s Preserved Heritage Roads

By Tina Kanagaratnam | October 16th, 2017 | Architects, Concession Era, Preservation, Preserved roads, Republican Period, Shanghai Art Deco | 1 Comment

In 2007, the Shanghai government implemented a plan for the preservation of heritage roads within the city. A total of 144 roads, including lilongs, in 12 historic areas were identified for protection. These included 64 ‘first class roads’ which were ‘never to be widened’ in order to protect both historic buildings ...