Journal of Geographical Sciences ›› 2018, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (6): 845-868.doi: 10.1007/s11442-018-1509-6
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Fang WANG1,2(), Jing HE1, Chunyan JIANG1, Yixi LI3
Received:
2017-11-27
Accepted:
2018-01-30
Online:
2018-06-20
Published:
2018-12-26
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Author: Wang Fang, PhD and Professor, specialized in planning theory and method of locality in built environment. E-mail:
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Fang WANG, Jing HE, Chunyan JIANG, Yixi LI. Evolution of the commercial blocks in ancient Beijing city from the street network perspective[J].Journal of Geographical Sciences, 2018, 28(6): 845-868.
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Table 1
Summary of the commercial blocks of ancient Beijing city in different periods"
Period | Level of commercial blocks | |||
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First level | Second level | Third level | Fourth level (Temple fair) | |
Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) | Zhonggulou Block | Yangjiao Block, Shumiyuanjiao Block | Shengdong Block, Shun- chengmen Gate Block, Shishikou Block, Wenmingmen Gate Block | |
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) | Chaoqian Block | Dengshikou Block, Xisi Block | Di’anmen Gate Block, Xinjiekou Block, Beixinqiao Block, Dongsi Block, Dongdan Block, Xidan Block, Caishikou Block, Chongwenmenwai Block | Chenghuang Temple |
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) | Qianmen Block | Dongsi Block, Chongwenmenwai Block, Xisi Block, Caishikou Block | Di’anmen Gate Block, Dongdan Block, Xidan Block, Dong’an Block, Liulichang Block, Tianqiao Block, Huashi Block, Beixinqiao Block, Xinjiekou Block | Longfu Temple, Huguo Temple, Chenghuang Temple, Beiyaowang Temple, Tudi Temple, Nanyaowang Temple, Dongyaowang Temple |
Republic of China (1912-1949) | Wangfujing Block, Qianmen Block | Dongsi Block, Xisi Block, Dongdan Block, Xidan Block, Chongwenmenwai Block, Caishikou Block, Tianqiao Block | Xinjiekou Block, Beixinqiao Block, Di’anmen Gate Block, Liulichang Block, Huashi Block | Huguo Temple, Dongyaowang Temple, White Pagoda Temple, Longfu Temple, Tudi Temple, Nanyaowang Temple |
Exploration Period of the People’s Republic of China (1949-1977) | Xidan Block, Wangfujing Block, Qianmen Block | Dongsi Block, Xisi Block, Caishikou Block, Chongwenmenwai Block, Tianqiao Block | Xinjiekou Block, Beixinqiao Block, Di’anmen Gate Block, Xuanwumenwai Block, Baizhifang Block, Liulichang Block | |
Reform and Opening-up Period of the People’s Republic of China (1978-) | Xidan Block, Wangfujing Block, Qianmen Block | Financial Street, Dongsi Block, Chongwenmenwai Block, Xuanwumenwai Block | Xinjiekou Block, Beixinqiao Block, Di’anmen Gate Block, Xisi Block, Baizhifang Block, Caishikou Block, Tianqiao Block |
Table 2
Synergy degree of commercial blocks grade and street network in different periods"
Period | First-level (R2) | Second-level (R2) | Third-level(R2) | Whole (R2) |
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Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) | 0.588 | 0.718 | 0.719 | 0.684 |
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) | 0.443 | 0.966 | 0.890 | 0.898 |
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) | 0.761 | 0.795 | 0.787 | 0.775 |
Republic of China (1912-1949) | 0.853 | 0.910 | 0.912 | 0.894 |
Exploration Period of the People’s Republic of China (1949-1977) | 0.701 | 0.901 | 0.771 | 0.738 |
Reform and Opening-up Period of the People’s Republic of China (1978-) | 0.678 | 0.884 | 0.831 | 0.812 |
Figure 8
The overlay sketch maps of the major traffic modes and commercial blocks in different periods (Source: Figures were redrawn by the authors based on the originals from the following sources: a-c. Wang, 2011; d. Hou, 1988; e. Beijing Geological and Topographic Survey Department, 1976; f. Google Earth, 2013)"
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