CHAPTER 5 Architectural Heritage Status of Jinan i...
城市化进程中的济南建筑遗产现状
An ancient town, with mountains and lakes, dozing in the sunlight, warm and comfortable, waiting for the spring breezes to blow it awake.Doesn’t that sound idyllic? Low hills practically encircle Ji’nan, leaving just one small dip on the north side.In the winter, they are especially endearing, as if cradling the town and murmuring to it: Don’t worry, it’s warm and safe here.
—— Lao She, Jinan’s Winter, 1931
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Figure 5-1.Sili Water Alley
J inan is the capital city of Shandong province, the center of politic, culture, economy and education.It is a national historical and cultural city with more than 2400 years of history.Because of its unique natural environment and historic cultural atmosphere, Jinan is also a famous tourist attraction (Fig.5-1).There were numerous historically significant individuals who lived in Jinan in the past.According to the statistics of the City Archaeological Institute, there were 46 former residences of the famous historic personalities in Jinan, which are significant in the forming of the city’s historic landscape.The protection of these sites will greatly promote the healthy development of Jinan city in various aspects.
However, under the threat of various natural and man-made disasters, the protection and utilization status of these remaining residences is not optimistic.Especially with the rapid development of urbanization in Jinan in recent years, there is a fierce conflict between the requirements of modern life and the protection of these historic significant residences with their surroundings.Faced with these problems, how we are to effectively protect and make good use of those residences, thereby to revitalize local traditional culture is an important issue.