Pathways to Revitalize Historic Scenic Areas in the Context of Comprehensive Preservation:The Practice From Qingping Ancient Market in Shenzhen
Historic scenic areas,as an indispensable component of modern urban ecological civilization,face the dual challenges of preservation and revitalization amidst rapid urbanization. Given their uniqueness and complex-ity,these districts often encounter dilemmas on the path toward sustainable development,including intensified ho-mogenization of architectural styles,difficulties in balancing protection and development,and the loss of histori-cal authenticity. To effectively address these contradictions and challenges,this paper introduces the concept of comprehensive preservation,which aims to strengthen the interconnectedness of all elements within historic sce-nic areas across the spatial,cultural,industrial,and social dimensions. This approach explores a new model of preservation and renewal that both respects historical contexts and promotes the integration of modern functions. Taking the historic area of Qingping Ancient Market in Shenzhen as a case study,the paper systematically elabo-rates on the revitalization and updating methodologies and design strategies centered on comprehensive preserva-tion.
historic scenic areahistorical and cultural heritagecomprehensive preservationrenewal and revitalizationQingping Ancient Market