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In the context of building Grand Canal National Cultural Park, the heritage conservation of the Grand Canal has entered a new stage since its inscription as a World Heritage site. In response to contemporary development needs, The urbanization process of Hangzhou City necessitate further urban renewal and cultural landscape enhancements along the Canal. With the successive promulgation of documents such as the General Rules for Land Space Control in the Core Monitoring Zone of the Grand Canal in Zhejiang Province and the Rules for Land Space Control in the Core Monitoring Zone of the Hangzhou Section of the Grand Canal, the issue of value conflicts between heritage preservation of the Grand Canal and local regional development has increasingly drawn attention. In this background, the challenge lies in making informed judgments on various landscape projects along the canal and leveraging cultural landscape initiatives to foster canal-side development while safeguarding canal-related cultural resources and nostalgic canal memories. This issue stands as a pivotal concern in the planning and development of the Hangzhou section of the Grand Canal today. Scientifically evaluating the value of various cultural landscape projects along the Grand Canal is the fundamental basis for coordinating the conservation of World Heritage sites, land use control, and urban development construction of the Grand Canal.
This study has explored the value evaluation framework for the conservation and development of cultural landscapes, focusing on the Hangzhou section of the Grand Canal. Based on the evolution of cultural landscape value paradigm, the multi-dimensional value evaluation system of the Grand Canal cultural landscape is constructed. Based on the coupling coordination degree theory, the synergistic adjustment mechanism of the conservative value and developmental value system of the canal cultural landscape is explored. The value evaluation of the 10 contemporary cultural landscape projects implemented since the application of the Grand Canal in Hangzhou is carried out, and the coupling coordination of their conservation and utilization is analyzed.
Through an analysis of 10 cultural landscape projects, it has investigated strategies for enhancing these landscapes, emphasizing integration of preservation and use, development orientation and comprehensive optimization, and remedying shortcomings to improve quality. Hangzhou section, characterized by its interdependence of city and river, is entering a new phase of establishing a national cultural park. Cultural landscape construction and regeneration projects along the canal is suggested to prioritize value coordination, further enhancing development while maintaining control. This approach seeks to explore pathways for constructing and developing new functional zones within controlled conditions, aiming to create a canal landscape system that integrates seamlessly with urban life and is accessible to citizens.
In conclusion, this research underscores the importance of harmonizing conservation and development efforts in cultural landscapes and provides a reference for the cultural landscape construction along the "city-river interdependence" Grand Canal. By implementing the strategies identified, stakeholders can effectively navigate the complexities of enhancing cultural heritage while promoting sustainable urban integration along the Grand Canal.
| Keywords | Cultural landscape; The Grand Canal; Multi-dimensional value; Value evaluation |
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| Best Congress Paper Award | Yes |
