A Study of Historic Quarter Streetscapes Based on Typology of Tourist-Oriented Activity—a Case Study of George Town and Hanoi—

Tourism-driven activities significantly reshape the streetscapes of historic quarters, with George Town (Malaysia) and Hanoi (Vietnam) exhibiting both shared patterns and distinct differences. These variations arise from differing conservation strategies and tourism policies, despite similar impacts from visitor influx. The study introduces a novel typology classifying tourist-oriented business elements—such as primary/secondary markets and additional services—to analyze streetscape transformations. Findings reveal that while both cities experience tourism-induced changes, their façade and activity elements diverge due to localized governance approaches. This research underscores the need for sustainable planning frameworks tailored to historic quarters in rapidly evolving Asian urban landscapes.

TEH, Y. S., & SASAKI, Y. (2016). A STUDY OF HISTORIC QUARTER STREETSCAPES BASED ON TYPOLOGY OF TOURIST-ORIENTED ACTIVITY—A CASE STUDY OF GEORGE TOWN AND HANOI— Journal of JSCE, 4(1), 152–165. https://doi.org/10.2208/journalofjsce.4.1_152