Optimization Paths for the Spatial Design of Compact Urban Areas from the Perspective of Density: A Case Study of Shenzhen
Abstract：
With the continuous deepening of urbanization, urban density has obviously become an important factor affecting the sustainable development of cities, as well as its connotation has been contained in the huge and complex urban system and presents characteristics of multiple values. Firstly, this paper extracts elements related to urban density from the theoretical models of “Compact City”, “New Urbanism” and “Smart Growth”, and clarifies design strategies for addressing the development of high-density compact urban areas. Secondly, through analyzing typical cases, this paper aims to address cognitive misconceptions regarding spatial design in compact urban areas and explore the value of spatial design governance. Results show that high compactness in spatial design governance is characterized by three main manifestations: three-dimensional physical space with functional integration, spatial environment quality and experiential value, and spatial matching degree of resource elements. Finally, taking Shenzhen as a practical case study, this paper proposes innovative approaches to existing design methodologies from three aspects: achieving balanced density allocation, enhancing ecological aspects of density through precise increments, and creating spatial quality within dense environments. This paper provides a reference for the method innovation and practice strategy of spatial design in compact urban areas, so as to establish a spatial design technology module for high-quality development and high-quality life.