This study examines youth-friendly community renewal, focusing on the needs of youth groups. Various strategies for community renewal have been proposed globally, and synthesizing these studies is crucial for China’s youth community renewal. Using the CiteSpace analysis tool, literature from 1985 to the present is reviewed. Key findings include: (1) Limited exploration of specific youth group needs; a focus on diverse groups and more human-centered design is recommended. (2) Insufficient research on youth interior design; attention should be given to youth’s social and privacy needs with flexible space options. (3) Youth community planning is case-specific and lacks universal frameworks; adapting international evaluation systems to local contexts is suggested. This study contributes to advancing youth community research and offers guidance for renewal efforts in China.

Zhao Zihao. A Review of CiteSpace-Based Research on Youth Community Renewal. The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology(2025), Vol. 7, Issue 3: 11-16. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSST.2025.070302.

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