Evaluating Experiential Qualities of Historical Streets in Nanxun Canal Town through a Space Syntax Approach

Many studies have been conducted to measure the experiential qualities of historical streets using standards and principles released by many global organizations. However, little attention has paid effect spatial characteristics heritage. This study proposes a space syntax-based methodology, first developed Bill Hillier Julienne Hanson with colleagues from Bartlett School Architecture, while introducing factors such as complexity, coherence, ‘mystery’, legibility work environmental psychologist Stephen Kaplan urban designer Gordon Cullen. Our intention is help inform designers in understanding people’s cognition streets, thereby assist managers identifying where cognitive experiences can be improved. The proposed method applied Nanxun, which canal town currently decline Zhejiang Province, China. will treated case order explore implication syntax analysis. impact on evaluation indirect largely determined road-network town. As for findings this research suggest that government’s priority solve current negative tourist perception based conservation restoration plan. provide reference policymakers better understand townscapes.