"Embedding" Updating Strategy Research of Urban Historic District — Taking South Historical District of Nanjing as Example

Abstract:

Spatial fragmentation is the current status of historic districts in China, and also the real situation of south historical district, Nanjing. This paper proposes Embedding " renaissance philosophy, reconstruct industrial and revival cultural from space form, transportation organizations, industry types and cultural activities, in order to achieve the convergence of urban culture and industry. Integration of urban spaces and activities becomes a response which meeting modern urban development and cultural continuity, maintaining economic vitality and popularity, and obtaining a win-win situation in development and protection.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 397-400)
• Pages: 712-716
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.397-400.712
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Yi Shi, Xin Yu Hu, Jun Yan Yang
• Keywords: Embedding, Historic District, Nanjing, South District, Urban Renaissance

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