| 英文摘要 |
This study investigates the complex relationship between real estate developers and local religious institutions—specifically temples—within the context of urban land development in Sanchong District, Taiwan. By combining cadastral (land register) data with in-depth interviews, the research reveals how processes of land consolidation and fragmentation reflect underlying power structures. Focusing on the historical shifts in land use and temple locations, this paper explores how temples mobilize their public roles and social embeddedness to gain agency in negotiations with private capital. Challenging the binary moral frMing of developers as aggressors and temple actors as victims, the analysis calls for a more nuanced understanding rooted in urban design evaluation. This includes assessing whether local infrastructure can support highdensity residential projects, how ground-floor configurations shape neighborhood interaction, and whether apartment layouts respond to real housing needs. Ultimately, the paper argues for a planning approach that balances economic incentives with spatial justice and community well-being. |