Research on the Structural Network Pattern and Measurement of Urban Residential Space in Central Urban Area of Shanghai:Complexity Network Analysis Integrating Physical and Social Space
Residential areas are the main functional space of urban built-up areas.Currently,the research approaches correlating social interactions with spatial representations to explain urban residential spatial structure are not mature.We select the central urban areas of Shanghai as the research scope.Based on the complex network theory and analysis methods,with the shape center of residential quarters as the network"node",and the spatial proximity and social connotation characteristics of residents'social interaction as the network"tie",the urban residential space network(URSN)in the central area of Shanghai is constructed.Furthermore,the"degree"distribution and network robustness of URSN are examined,and the network"communities"are identified.The research points out that,the stability of the URSN implies harmonious and smooth social interactions and information transfer,in which the large degree node residential quarters play an important role and should be given priority attention in urban renewal.Meanwhile,the"communities"identification results of URSN have implications for the understanding of the territory identity in urban areas.The conclusions of the research provide new concepts and methods for the study of the URSN that integrate"physical space"and"social space",and have reference significance for unit planning and spatial renewal in metropolitan areas.
urban residential space network(URSN)residential areasspatial fabric(SF)complex network analysiscentral urban areaShanghai