We explore Taipei’s dramatic political, economic, and urban restructuring over the past two decades.

We introduce the historical development of Taipei from the Chinese Qing Dynasty to the recent Kuomintang ruling era.

Urban governance in Taipei has been reshaped by party politics, public private partnerships, and public participation.

The city government has adopted proactive strategies to restructure towards a knowledge-intensive and creative economy.

Large-scale urban renewal in Taipei has led to gentrification and housing affordability issues.