Per Taipei Times, a renovation plan to replace the station’s iconic floor tiles is moving ahead, giving a space familiar to citizens for years a new look.

Authorities cite the safety and upkeep of aging flooring, while some residents stress preserving the city’s memory and identity—putting the balance of development and preservation at issue.

A major station revamp affects foot traffic and commerce, and marks a change to a familiar space for Chinese travelers and students passing through Taiwan.

Hwagyo Sibo does not prejudge development or preservation, conveying what the change to urban space means for residents’ lives.