Spatiotemporal Distribution and Heritage Corridor Construction of Vernacular Architectural Heritage in the Cao’e River, Jiaojiang River, and Oujiang River Basin

The Cao’e-Jiaojiang-Oujiang River Basin possesses abundant vernacular architectural heritage with significant historical–cultural value. However, challenges like dispersed distribution and inconsistent conservation hinder its systematic protection and utilization within territorial spatial planning,...

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Main Authors: Liwen Jiang, Jun Cai, Yilun Fan
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
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description The Cao’e-Jiaojiang-Oujiang River Basin possesses abundant vernacular architectural heritage with significant historical–cultural value. However, challenges like dispersed distribution and inconsistent conservation hinder its systematic protection and utilization within territorial spatial planning, necessitating a deeper understanding of its spatiotemporal patterns. Utilizing 570 identified heritage sites, this study employed ArcGIS spatial analysis (Kernel Density Estimation, Nearest Neighbor Index), correlation analysis with DEM data, and suitability analysis (Minimum Cumulative Resistance model, Gravity Model) to systematically examine spatial distribution characteristics, their evolution, and relationships with the geographical environment and historical context. Results revealed a distinct “four cores and three belts” spatial pattern. Temporally, distribution evolved from “discrete” (Song-Yuan) to “aggregated” (Ming-Qing) and then “diffused” (Modern era). Spatially, heritage showed density in plains, preference for low slopes, and settlement along waterways. Suitability analysis indicated higher corridor potential in the northern section (Cao’e-Jiaojiang) than the south (Oujiang), leading to the identification of a “Northern Segment (Shaoxing-Ningbo-Shengzhou-Taizhou)” and “Southern Segment (Wenzhou-Lishui)” corridor structure. This research provides a scientific basis for systematic conservation and integrated heritage corridor construction of vernacular architectural heritage in the basin, supporting Zhejiang’s Poetry Road Cultural Belt initiatives and cultural heritage protection within territorial spatial planning.
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spelling doaj-art-1985e5dde2f544bba956ce0315fe80532025-08-20T03:58:26ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2025-07-01147148410.3390/land14071484Spatiotemporal Distribution and Heritage Corridor Construction of Vernacular Architectural Heritage in the Cao’e River, Jiaojiang River, and Oujiang River BasinLiwen Jiang0Jun Cai1Yilun Fan2School of Design, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200240, ChinaSchool of Design, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200240, ChinaSchool of Design, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200240, ChinaThe Cao’e-Jiaojiang-Oujiang River Basin possesses abundant vernacular architectural heritage with significant historical–cultural value. However, challenges like dispersed distribution and inconsistent conservation hinder its systematic protection and utilization within territorial spatial planning, necessitating a deeper understanding of its spatiotemporal patterns. Utilizing 570 identified heritage sites, this study employed ArcGIS spatial analysis (Kernel Density Estimation, Nearest Neighbor Index), correlation analysis with DEM data, and suitability analysis (Minimum Cumulative Resistance model, Gravity Model) to systematically examine spatial distribution characteristics, their evolution, and relationships with the geographical environment and historical context. Results revealed a distinct “four cores and three belts” spatial pattern. Temporally, distribution evolved from “discrete” (Song-Yuan) to “aggregated” (Ming-Qing) and then “diffused” (Modern era). Spatially, heritage showed density in plains, preference for low slopes, and settlement along waterways. Suitability analysis indicated higher corridor potential in the northern section (Cao’e-Jiaojiang) than the south (Oujiang), leading to the identification of a “Northern Segment (Shaoxing-Ningbo-Shengzhou-Taizhou)” and “Southern Segment (Wenzhou-Lishui)” corridor structure. This research provides a scientific basis for systematic conservation and integrated heritage corridor construction of vernacular architectural heritage in the basin, supporting Zhejiang’s Poetry Road Cultural Belt initiatives and cultural heritage protection within territorial spatial planning.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/7/1484Cao’e River–Jiaojiang River–Oujiang River Basinvernacular architectural heritagespatiotemporal distributionlinear heritageArcGIS
spellingShingle Liwen Jiang
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Spatiotemporal Distribution and Heritage Corridor Construction of Vernacular Architectural Heritage in the Cao’e River, Jiaojiang River, and Oujiang River Basin
Land
Cao’e River–Jiaojiang River–Oujiang River Basin
vernacular architectural heritage
spatiotemporal distribution
linear heritage
ArcGIS
title Spatiotemporal Distribution and Heritage Corridor Construction of Vernacular Architectural Heritage in the Cao’e River, Jiaojiang River, and Oujiang River Basin
title_full Spatiotemporal Distribution and Heritage Corridor Construction of Vernacular Architectural Heritage in the Cao’e River, Jiaojiang River, and Oujiang River Basin
title_fullStr Spatiotemporal Distribution and Heritage Corridor Construction of Vernacular Architectural Heritage in the Cao’e River, Jiaojiang River, and Oujiang River Basin
title_full_unstemmed Spatiotemporal Distribution and Heritage Corridor Construction of Vernacular Architectural Heritage in the Cao’e River, Jiaojiang River, and Oujiang River Basin
title_short Spatiotemporal Distribution and Heritage Corridor Construction of Vernacular Architectural Heritage in the Cao’e River, Jiaojiang River, and Oujiang River Basin
title_sort spatiotemporal distribution and heritage corridor construction of vernacular architectural heritage in the cao e river jiaojiang river and oujiang river basin
topic Cao’e River–Jiaojiang River–Oujiang River Basin
vernacular architectural heritage
spatiotemporal distribution
linear heritage
ArcGIS
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/7/1484
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