Abstract: Shanghai's urban development has entered a new phase with a significant emphasis on the revitalization of existing areas. Under such circumstances, preserving the historic landscape has assumed a pivotal role in urban development. Given the high degree of spatial overlap between historic areas and urban regeneration zones, the critical question is how to effectively protect and rejuvenate local characteristics. Regeneration projects in historic areas often get public attention and popularity; however, they are also confronted with multiple challenges, such as low public engagement, uniform approaches, implementation obstacles, and unsustainable operations. A fundamental problem plaguing regeneration efforts is the lack of momentum. Through case analysis, the study identifies three contributing factors to this inertia, including technical methodologies, management policies, and operational considerations. The paper emphasizes the importance of adopting a unitary perspective, expediting conceptual shifts, comprehending the resource attributes of historic landscape, and prioritizing the enhancement of comprehensive value through coordination be‐ tween regeneration units. By refining the methods and technical specifications of conservation planning, the paper seeks to improve policy measures, expand spatial re‐ sources, create more effective incentive mechanisms, and eliminate bottlenecks. The paper outlines three sets of factors-conceptual technology, spatial resources, and mechanism efficiency-towards achieving high-quality urban development.