Study on the Spatial Characteristics and Protection of Streets and Alleys in Ancient Towns in Southern Anhui

Abstract

This study takes the typical ancient towns in southern Anhui Province as an example, and applies the quantitative research method of space syntax to analyze the spatial patterns of streets and alleys in Hongcun Town, Xidi Town and Sanhe Ancient Town. First, it analyzes the symbiotic relationship between a series of ecological laws, social culture and material space formed in the formation and development of ancient towns. This paper analyzes the general characteristics of street space in ancient towns from the aspects of street structure, communication mode with people and space scale, and discusses the optimization path and strategy of street space in historical towns. It provides new ideas for the renewal and protection of street space in ancient towns in southern Anhui, and reflects the concept of cultural self-confidence in the new era and the concept of comprehensive, coordinated and sustainable development.