Abstract
Based on the theory of “the image of the city” proposed by Kevin Lynch, the article will discuss the protection and renovation of historic districts from five aspects: road, boundary, nodes, landmarks and region. And in this article, we will analyse three historic districts: Nanluogu Alley in Beijing, Guangsheng Temple in Yixian, Dongguan Street in Dalian. The purpose of this discussion is to explore how to improve the status of historic district in the city.
Highlights
We will analyse three historic districts: Nanluogu Alley in Beijing, Guangsheng Temple in Yixian, Dongguan Street in Dalian. The purpose of this discussion is to explore how to improve the status of historic district in the city
As urban construction developing fast, historical block plays a special role in urban environment texture
We will discuss the protection and renovation of historic districts based on the theory of “the image of the city” proposed by Kevin Lynch (1960)
Summary
As urban construction developing fast, historical block plays a special role in urban environment texture. Some urban areas’ governments take positive attitudes to protect and renew historical blocks. Historical blocks in many areas of China have been ignored, which makes them incompatible with the local environment and become scar of the city, even slow down the construction and development of the city. The reasonable protection and renewal of historical districts is a permanent problem that cannot be ignored in the process of urban construction. Based on preserving original architectural features, we explore the potential development space of blocks, integrate it into surrounding environment by using certain methods, and injecting new vitality into the city. By this way can we protect and develop historical blocks
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