Urban renewal has always been a dilemma. Either it destroys history, or it becomes deserted. How to achieve a balance is probably a matter of trial and error.
I visited Wudian City five years ago. At that time, the old red brick houses were turned into restaurants, bars, snacks, and various stalls in the alleys. The music was loud and the crowd was noisy. All kinds of shops that wanted to cash in on the popularity rushed in and changed every old house from head to toe, leaving no trace of history.
This time I saw that Wudian City was much quieter. This had to do with the overall layout change; the newly added fountain square dispersed a lot of people flow, and the businesses in the alleys also decreased. Instead, there were cultural and creative shops with historical heritage. They did not seek quick profits or shortcuts. They developed protectively and operated steadily. This was a kind of precipitation, along with Wudian City from impetuousness to stability, rekindling the beauty of time. It made me happy!