Renovation of Streets and Lanes in Guangzhou's Historic City Based on the Concept of Healthy City

Abstract

For 2000 years, Guangzhou has remained the central port of the South China Sea, along with the adjacent territories, it is playing an important role in the history of world trade and international cultural exchange. To this day, the city has retained its traditional streets, laid down from the first days of the city up to the Ming and Qing dynasties. These streets portray local history and culture, preserve the traditions of the healthy lifestyle of the local population. However, some of these streets need renovation. Micro renovation programs are proposed as an organic method for the revitalization of historically valuable environments. This article investigates and summaries the morphological and spatial characteristics of street space following the concept of Healthy City. The investigation includes green spaces, the street network, the size of intra-block pedestrian streets, architectural facades street, and the multifunctional use of street space by the residents. Understanding the historical and cultural value of the streets of the historic city is a step toward protecting the morphological characteristics of the traditional street space and promoting the integrated development of a healthy city.