A STUDY ON METHODS OF RECONSTRUCTION OF URBAN VILLAGES AND CHANGES OF VILLAGE LIFE: A case study of Xihejia village in Xi'an city of China

Due to rapid urbanization, the reconstruction status of 187 villages of the six center areas in Xi'an has been studied. Also, the method of reconstruction of an urban village named Xihejia village and the changes in village life before and after reconstruction have been revealed and studied, from which the following results can be obtained. 1. In the 187 villages of the six center areas in Xi'an, 35% are already reconstructed and the reconstruction speed was very fast. 2. By implementing "Village self-reconstruction" approach, the villagers of Xihejia village received not only double housing compensation but also new jobs. 3. The reconstruction of Xihejia village brought the changes in management system, household registration, occupation and income of villagers, living situation of villagers, family relationships and so on.