Quantitative research of street interface morphology in urban historic districts: a case study of west street historic district, Quanzhou

A novel method for quantifying street interface morphology in historical urban districts offers valuable insights for their protection and renewal. This study introduces four key parameters—Distance-Height Ratio, Interface Density, Build-To-Line Rate, and Near-Line Rate—to analyze the spatial characteristics of Xijie, a historic cultural street district in Quanzhou, China. By focusing on meso-level spatial morphology rather than macro-level planning, this approach provides actionable strategies for preserving historical streets while addressing gaps in existing research. The findings validate the method's feasibility and contribute to sustainable urban heritage conservation.

Huang, K., Kang, P., & Zhao, Y. (2024). Quantitative research of street interface morphology in urban historic districts: a case study of west street historic district, Quanzhou. Heritage Science, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-024-01351-w