The transformation began in the 1970s, when industrial and commercial development drew large numbers of Taiwanese from the central and southern parts of the island north to Taipei. At around the same time, troops were being gradually withdrawn from Treasure Hill, resulting in low rents that attracted the new arrivals.
1970 年代後，工商業發展帶動了大批中南部城鄉移民潮，加上原本駐守此地的部隊陸續撤離，使得房租低廉的寶藏巖陸續遷入新住戶。