Spatial-temporal evolution of human-shaped landscapes in guilin (7th–21st century) for sustainable urban heritage planning
Mengyao Tian, Ye Ai, Zhangting Chen, Muhammad Arif
TL;DR
This study explores how Guilin's landscape evolved over centuries, showing how natural and cultural elements shaped its urban structure and can guide sustainable planning.
Contribution
The study introduces a long-term spatial-temporal analysis of human-shaped landscapes using an anchoring-layering framework.
Findings
Anchor density increased from 77 in the Tang dynasty to 453 in contemporary times.
Guilin's landscape shifted from a single-core to a multi-core, stratified structure over time.
Historical landscape patterns continue to influence modern tourism functions.
Abstract
Historic cities often struggle to balance heritage preservation with ongoing urban development, especially where cultural traditions and distinctive natural settings have interacted over long periods. This study examined the long-term evolution of Guilin’s landscape from the 7th to the 21st century using an anchoring-layering framework supported by historical maps, archival texts, kernel density analysis, and spatial syntax. Across six major periods, the analysis identified 453 anchor points. It demonstrated that the anchor density rose from 77 during the Tang dynasty to 453 in contemporary times. Spatial integration results indicated a transition from a single-core landscape to a multi-core, stratified structure shaped by both natural and cultural anchors. Three developmental stages were identified: early formation, expansion and intensification, and post-1949 restructuring. These…
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Taxonomy
TopicsLandscape and Cultural Studies · Urban Planning and Landscape Design · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation