Abstract
This study focus on the value of squatter as cultural heritage which has not been focused so far. We pick up the "Treasure Hill Art Village" of Treasure Hill community, Taipei city as case study to demonstrate the possibility of squatter as cultural heritage. First, we summarize the history of Treasure Hill community and the clearance plan proposed in the early 1990s. By showing the policy making process around 1990~2000s, we make clear the turning point to transforming from clearance of Treasure Hill community to the preservation and the construction of THAV. Second, we analyze the spatial characteristics of THAV and demonstrate its value as cultural heritage. Finally, we summarize the overall process of the preservation and the construction of THAV. We consider the case of THAV could be an outstanding reference for the future policy making of preservation and revitalization of other squatters as a cultural heritage.
