抓住城市文脉保护传承之要

Core Viewpoint - The recent Central Urban Work Conference emphasizes the importance of improving the historical and cultural protection and inheritance system, as well as the management of urban appearance, to preserve the unique historical context, human geography, and natural landscapes of cities [1][2]. Group 1: Historical and Cultural Protection - The improvement of the historical and cultural protection system is not merely about preservation but involves systematically addressing the relationship between tradition and modernity, inheritance and development, to enhance urban development and benefit residents [1]. - Each city is unique, and historical and cultural protection efforts should be tailored to local characteristics, leveraging natural landscapes and cultural heritage to ensure residents can connect with their environment [1]. Group 2: Innovative Utilization and Economic Value - Innovative methods for activating and utilizing historical culture are essential; the best protection is to make history "live" by integrating it into economic and social development [2]. - Examples from cities like Qingdao and Guangzhou show that introducing new business formats, such as museums and cafes, can transform old districts into vibrant spaces, highlighting the economic value of cultural heritage [2]. Group 3: Community Engagement and Shared Benefits - Protecting historical culture is not only about preserving urban memory but also serves as a crucial means to improve people's livelihoods [2]. - The ongoing efforts in Beijing to optimize the living environment of old city residents during the application for World Heritage status demonstrate that development and protection can coexist, enhancing public engagement in cultural heritage preservation [2].