Building Density Dynamics and Habitability Evaluation of China’s Nanning City
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Published:2023-05-06
Issue:9
Volume:15
Page:7659
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ISSN:2071-1050
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Container-title:Sustainability
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Sustainability
Author:
Wu Yongke1, Yang Xiankun2ORCID, Jia Zhiqiang3, Wang Jinnian2
Affiliation:
1. Guangxi Institute of Natural Resources Survey and Monitoring, Nanning 530200, China 2. School of Geography and Remote Sensing, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China 3. School of Earth Sciences, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
Abstract
Unlocking the secrets of habitable urban areas is crucial to improve the quality of life for urban dwellers. Accurate assessment of the ever-changing dynamics of a modern metropolis remains a challenging task. Previous studies have failed to reveal the dynamics of urban building spatial configuration at the micro-level. By analyzing high-resolution satellite imagery, this study has developed new direct and indirect metrics to better understand building density dynamics. We also applied these metrics to a study area located in Nanning City, China, revealing fascinating insights into the evolving spatial patterns of building density over the past 17 years. Our Q/R analysis uncovered areas with high habitability and suggested strategic improvements for sustainable building spatial configuration. This study is a valuable addition to the growing body of urban development research and provides scientific references for measurements of sustainable urban planning worldwide.
Funder
Guangxi Provincial Key R&D Program Guangxi Science and Technology Base and Talent Project Guangxi Key Laboratory of Spatial Information and Surveying
Subject
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment,Geography, Planning and Development,Building and Construction
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