創造最好的環境是所有國家和城市為服務公民的願望。 因此，有數以千計的城市改造案例，目的是讓這些地區變得令人嚮往、方便和有利用價值。 這些方法在具體情況下可能會有所不同，這不僅會影響受影響地區而且會影響整個城市的最終結果和形態。
在這篇論文中，我研究了導致城市轉型的因素，這些因素具有彼此不同的各種元素以及與環境的聯繫，例如地理位置或經濟目標。 文中的很大一部分致力於此類轉變對城市身份的影響，如果在更大範圍內實施，最終可能會極大地改變整個環境。
為了研究這些問題，我選擇了台灣和捷克共和國的兩個地點來查看差異並比較變量，同時，在二手數據的幫助下使用觀察和訪談來構建城市轉型的複雜圖景。

All nations and all cities desire to create the best environment for their citizens. Therefore, there are thousands of urban transformation cases to make such areas desirable, accessible, and profitable. The approaches can differ in specific cases which can influence the final result and shape of not only the influenced area but the entire city as such.
In this thesis, I examine the factors that lead to urban transformations with various elements which differ from one another and the linkage to the context, such as geographical location, or monetary goals. A significant part of the text is dedicated to the impacts of such transformations on cities’ identity which, at the end of the day, may dramatically change the entire context if implemented on a bigger scale.
To examine these issues, I chose two locations in Taiwan and the Czech Republic to see the differences and compare the variables. I used observation and interviews with the help of secondary data to build a complex picture of the urban transformation.

Validation Letter .................................................................................................................................................... i
Acknowledgment ................................................................................................................................................... ii
摘要 ........................................................................................................................................................................ iii
Abstract ................................................................................................................................................................. iv
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................................v
Table of Figures ...................................................................................................................................................viii
List of Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................... ix
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
1 Literature Review ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 The Nexus Between Urban Transformation and City Identity ............................................................... 3
1.1.1 Defining Urban Transformation: A Critical Analysis ....................................................................... 4
1.1.2 Exploring the Drivers of Urban Transformation ............................................................................... 6
1.1.3 The Dual Effects of Urban Transformation on City Identity ............................................................ 7
1.2 The Role of Business in Urban Transformation .................................................................................... 8
1.2.1 Exploring the Influence of Business on Urban Transformation ....................................................... 8
1.2.2 The Impacts of Tourism on Urban Transformation ........................................................................ 10
1.3 Learning from Successful Urban Transformations ............................................................................. 11
1.3.1 The Role of Art in Urban Transformation: A Case Study of Pier-2, Kaohsiung ............................ 11
1.3.2 Revitalizing Post-Industrial Urban Areas: A Case Study of Northern Prague ............................... 12
2 Methodology ................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.1 Designing a Comparative Study of Urban Transformation ................................................................ 15
2.2 Data Collection Methods ..................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.1 Insights into Urban Dynamics Through Personal Observation ....................................................... 17
2.2.2 Voices from the City: Gathering Insights through Interviews ........................................................ 19
2.2.3 Where It Is Impossible to Go – A Mild Use of Secondary Sources ................................................ 21
2.3 Data Analysis Methods ........................................................................................................................ 22
3 Findings and Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 24
3.1 Kaohsiung, Pier-2 ................................................................................................................................ 24
3.1.1 A Walk Through Time: Tracing Pier-2's Historical Journey .......................................................... 26
3.1.2 Where Light Rail Meets Bicycles, and Nothing Else ...................................................................... 27
3.1.3 Merging the City and Nature into One to Attract the Crowd .......................................................... 30
3.1.4 Beyond Industrial Roots: Pier-2's Services to Boost Tourism ........................................................ 35
3.1.5 Art as Catalyst: Exploring the Creative Soul of Pier-2 ................................................................... 38
3.1.6 Exploring the Human Landscape: Pier-2's Residents and Visitors Revealed ................................. 44
3.2 Northern Prague .................................................................................................................................. 49
3.2.1 Industrial Decline and Transformation in Prague ........................................................................... 50
3.2.2 Addressing Floods in Karlín ........................................................................................................... 51
3.2.3 Transforming the Urban Vibe of Holešovice .................................................................................. 53
3.3 A Tale of Two Cities: Comparing the Urban Transformation Cases .................................................. 55
4 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................... 58
4.1 Summary of Findings ........................................................................................................................... 58
4.2 Implications and Contributions ........................................................................................................... 60
4.3 Limitations and Future Research Directions ...................................................................................... 61
References ............................................................................................................................................................ 63
Appendix .............................................................................................................................................................. 69
Observation .......................................................................................................................................................... 69
Perspective 1: Season .......................................................................................................................................... 69
Perspective 2: Daytime ........................................................................................................................................ 69
Perspective 3: Weather ....................................................................................................................................... 70
Perspective 4: Holidays & Events ...................................................................................................................... 70
Perspective 5: Surroundings .............................................................................................................................. 71
Perspective 6: Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 72
Perspective 7: Mood ............................................................................................................................................ 72
Perspective 8: Traffic .......................................................................................................................................... 73
Interviews ............................................................................................................................................................. 74
Interview 1: The Artist ....................................................................................................................................... 74
Interview 2: The Morning Wanderer ................................................................................................................ 75
Interview 3: The Dog-Walker ............................................................................................................................ 77
Interview 4: The Focus Group ........................................................................................................................... 79
Interview 5: The Family ..................................................................................................................................... 82
Interview 6: The Golden Mango ........................................................................................................................ 84
Interview 7: The Life-Long Best Friends .......................................................................................................... 86
Interview 8: The First-Time Traveler ............................................................................................................... 88
Interview 9: The NSYSU Students .................................................................................................................... 90
Interview 10: The Information Center .............................................................................................................. 92

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