Journal of South Architecture

Spatial Vitality Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Commercial Districts in Hangzhou—An Empirical Study of the Hubin Commercial District Based on Multi-Source Data

XIONGZhuorui (School of Arts, Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics)

Abstract


Evidence-based research into the vitality characteristics of commercial districts and their influencing factors can help promote the prosperity and development of such districts. Taking the Hubin Commercial District in Hangzhou City as the study area, this study employs quantitative urban research methods and fine-grained multi-source data to construct a multidimensional indicator system and examine the relationship between built-environment characteristics and commercial-district vitality at the urban-block and land-parcel levels. The results show that vitality in the Hubin Commercial District exhibits a “one-core, one-axis”spatial pattern. With Yan’an Road as the dividing line, vitality in the eastern and western parts is dominated by everyday social activity and holiday-related consumption, respectively. Functional density, distance to the nearest metro station entrance or exit, functional mix, and morphological compactness are the main factors influencing the vitality of the Hubin Commercial District in Hangzhou. Building on evidence that the current redevelopment of key areas in the Hubin Commercial District can enhance vitality, the study further proposes promoting a more balanced spatial distribution of activity, relieving commercial and traffic pressure, and enhancing district-wide vitality.

Keywords


the Hubin Commercial District; multi-source data; commercial-district vitality; vitality characteristics; influencing factors; influential indicators

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.33142/jsa.v3i3.20298

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