Affiliation:
1. College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
2. Key Laboratory of Ecology and Energy-Saving Study of Dense Habitat, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
3. The Architectural Association School of Architecture, 36 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3ES, UK
Abstract
Living convenience in public service facilities has attracted significant attention as a crucial indicator of urban development and quality improvement. However, the performance of plot patterns—a fundamental unit for precise control when measuring urban quality—influencing living convenience requires in-depth exploration. This study integrates multiple urban datasets with quantitative urban morphology methods to investigate the impact of various plot pattern features on living convenience. Specifically, we investigate the Inner Ring area of Shanghai as an empirical case. The assessment considers the diverse effects of facilities at different distances, accounting for the life radiuses of both older individuals and the general population. Additionally, the analysis of plot patterns includes planar and three-dimensional aspects, controlling key variables such as road network accessibility and centrality. The results indicate that, for small-scale plots, shape has a strong impact, while, for large-scale plots, the division and construction intensity within a block has a stronger influence. Furthermore, plots of different area types have different recommended construction intensities. Notably, for large-scale blocks, it is advisable to maintain a building density of around 0.3. In short, this study contributes to human-centered planning by providing targeted recommendations to address the existing deficiencies in plot morphology regulation and control from the perspective of quantitative urban morphology.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research
Key Laboratory of High-Density Human Settlements Environment Ecology and Energy Conservation
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