Construction of a comprehensive evaluation model for old community renewal in Suzhou based on smart city concepts
Rapid urbanization in China presents complex challenges for urban development, particularly in older neighborhoods. The rise of digital cities and the shift from expansion to optimizing existing urban areas have highlighted significant issues related to infrastructure, regeneration, and the preserva...
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| description | Rapid urbanization in China presents complex challenges for urban development, particularly in older neighborhoods. The rise of digital cities and the shift from expansion to optimizing existing urban areas have highlighted significant issues related to infrastructure, regeneration, and the preservation of local characteristics. These challenges hinder sustainable urban development and negatively impact residents' quality of life, making the transition to smart cities imperative. This study uses Suzhou's old neighborhoods as a case study, employing big data and Geographic Information System (GIS) software to conduct a comprehensive quantitative assessment. Techniques such as kernel density and accessibility analysis reveal key issues in infrastructure, sustainability, and local characteristics, providing a data foundation for targeted strategies. Based on these findings, the paper proposes micro-renovation strategies aimed at enhancing community functionality and improving residents' quality of life through refined management. The study underscores that, under the “ecological + digital” sustainable development framework, renewing old neighborhoods can address existing challenges while revitalizing cities towards smarter, greener, and more livable futures. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ea3febd5c929400ba9de81f1df4e77ca2025-08-20T02:53:12ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Frontiers of Architectural Research2095-26352025-10-011451364137910.1016/j.foar.2025.01.001Construction of a comprehensive evaluation model for old community renewal in Suzhou based on smart city conceptsZhihong Liu0Jilong Chen1Qingyu Wang2Centre for Chinese Urbanization Studies of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China; Department of Architecture, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China; Corresponding author. Centre for Chinese Urbanization Studies of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China.Department of Architecture, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, ChinaDepartment of Architecture, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, ChinaRapid urbanization in China presents complex challenges for urban development, particularly in older neighborhoods. The rise of digital cities and the shift from expansion to optimizing existing urban areas have highlighted significant issues related to infrastructure, regeneration, and the preservation of local characteristics. These challenges hinder sustainable urban development and negatively impact residents' quality of life, making the transition to smart cities imperative. This study uses Suzhou's old neighborhoods as a case study, employing big data and Geographic Information System (GIS) software to conduct a comprehensive quantitative assessment. Techniques such as kernel density and accessibility analysis reveal key issues in infrastructure, sustainability, and local characteristics, providing a data foundation for targeted strategies. Based on these findings, the paper proposes micro-renovation strategies aimed at enhancing community functionality and improving residents' quality of life through refined management. The study underscores that, under the “ecological + digital” sustainable development framework, renewing old neighborhoods can address existing challenges while revitalizing cities towards smarter, greener, and more livable futures.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263525000068Smart citiesOld community renewalComprehensive evaluation modelSuzhou case studyMicro-renovation |
| spellingShingle | Zhihong Liu Jilong Chen Qingyu Wang Construction of a comprehensive evaluation model for old community renewal in Suzhou based on smart city concepts Frontiers of Architectural Research Smart cities Old community renewal Comprehensive evaluation model Suzhou case study Micro-renovation |
| title | Construction of a comprehensive evaluation model for old community renewal in Suzhou based on smart city concepts |
| title_full | Construction of a comprehensive evaluation model for old community renewal in Suzhou based on smart city concepts |
| title_fullStr | Construction of a comprehensive evaluation model for old community renewal in Suzhou based on smart city concepts |
| title_full_unstemmed | Construction of a comprehensive evaluation model for old community renewal in Suzhou based on smart city concepts |
| title_short | Construction of a comprehensive evaluation model for old community renewal in Suzhou based on smart city concepts |
| title_sort | construction of a comprehensive evaluation model for old community renewal in suzhou based on smart city concepts |
| topic | Smart cities Old community renewal Comprehensive evaluation model Suzhou case study Micro-renovation |
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