Philipp Demgenski
Postdoctoral researcher and author of Seeking a Future for the Past, conducting ethnographic research on urban heritage, space, and redevelopment in Qingdao, China.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 20min
Philipp Demgenski, "Seeking a Future for the Past: Space, Power, and Heritage in a Chinese City" (U Michigan Press, 2024)
Author Philipp Demgenski discusses urban renewal in Qingdao, China, revealing the complexities and challenges of heritage preservation. The podcast explores the dynamics between residents, officials, and developers, shedding light on the multifaceted challenges of reforming urbanization in contemporary China.
Dec 5, 2024 • 34min
Seeking a Future for the Past w/ Philipp Demgenski
Philipp Demgenski, a postdoctoral researcher and author, discusses his ethnographic research on urban redevelopment in Qingdao, China. He delves into the transformation of Dabaodao, exploring its colonial past and the complexities of preserving heritage amidst bureaucratic challenges. Key themes include the ambivalence of local residents towards relocation, the vulnerability of migrant tenants, and the pitfalls of fragmented governance in redevelopment projects. Demgenski also shares insights on the role of preservationists and critiques the notion that heritage alone can solve urban issues.
