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The Yeongdo District of Busan is facing a severe population decline, accompanied by a significant number of vacant buildings. Population and buildings are key elements of spatial utilization. Identifying and studying declining spaces is crucial for exploring their regeneration and transformation strategies. This paper, based on 100m × 100m grid population and building data from Yeongdo District collected between 2014 and 2024, analyzes the spatial changes in detail and categorizes them into five types: Growth, Cluster, Renewal, Decline, and Stable. The results indicate that spatial decline is intensifying in Yeongdo District. Specifically, the proportion of growth and cluster spaces has significantly decreased, while the proportion of decline spaces has increased substantially. Meanwhile, stable spaces occupy a high proportion, raising concerns about their potential transition into decline spaces. This paper also examines the characteristics, causes, and development strategies for each space type. The study suggests that, in the context of urban shrinkage, blind pursuit of population growth should be avoided. Instead, the challenges posed by population decline should be addressed through spatial optimization, improving social sustainability, and enhancing residents' quality of life to promote the region's sustainable development.