The analysis framework and research prospect of"mountain-water-city"spatial pattern
In the course of urbanization in mountainous and hilly regions,the rapid and disorderly expansion of urban areas has led to environmental degradation of natural landscapes,the gradual erosion of cultural heritage inherent to landscapes,and an intensification of the conflict between human activities and environmental preservation.This dilemma has emerged as a prominent challenge confronting the sustainable development of cities.The integrated advancement of mountain management,water governance,and urban planning emerges not only as a pragmatic imperative for new urbanization and the realization of a visually appealing China,but also as a pivotal pillar supporting urban spatial restructuring and the pursuit of green,low-carbon transformations.This study advocates for a comprehensive exploration of the reciprocal influences and interactions between urban spatial expansion and natural landscapes,necessitating the adoption of an integrated research pattern.This pattern systematically scrutinizes the organizational dynamics and mechanisms of interaction among urban physical spatial configurations,natural ecological networks,and the structure of landscaping and cultural spaces.The spatial pattern termed"mountain-water-city"encapsulates the symbiotic relationships forged through the interplay and adaptation between urban artificial environments and natural landscape environment,with an emphasis on the holistic fusion of urban spaces,natural elements,and cultural components.Building upon this conceptual foundation,the present paper endeavors to elucidate the theoretical contexts and practical imperatives underlying the investigation of the"mountain-water-city"spatial pattern.It delves into the conceptual nuances of this spatial pattern,elucidating its constituent elements,hierarchical scales,and formation mechanisms from a comprehensive perspective integrating spatial,natural,and cultural interactions.Subsequently,it examines the analytical framework and future prospects for research on the"mountain-water-city"spatial pattern,which should center on analyzing its spatiotemporal processes,identifying key controlling factors,and discerning its evolutionary patterns.Furthermore,it should elucidate the driving mechanisms,organizational models,and holistic impacts shaping the formation and evolution of the"mountain-water-city"spatial pattern,as well as explore governance strategies and regulatory pathways conducive to fostering the symbiotic development of this spatial pattern.