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beijing central axis world heritage application: fragmentation issues and holistic protection

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the road to protecting beijing's central axis is full of challenges. lü zhou and cui guanghai shared their views at the exchange site. they pointed out that the protection of historical and cultural cities faces the problem of "fragmentation". many places focus on protecting a single building or place, lacking a holistic understanding of historical and cultural values. for example, the location and significance of a person's former residence or a temple in the city's history are ignored.

"from world heritage to the protection of all cultural heritage, we need to emphasize its integrity and systematicness." lu zhou said that the essence of protecting beijing's central axis is to break down fragmentation and connect all these heritages into a whole.

this also means that heritage needs to be inseparable from urban development, community construction and social life. beijing has vigorously promoted urban renewal and development in recent years, but it also faces the problem of how to balance protection and development. lv zhou emphasized that the principle of "minimum cost" runs through the whole process. especially when protecting the old city, try to avoid large-scale demolition and construction, respect the natural development laws of historical buildings, and maintain the vitality of the community.

the success of the application for the central axis to be listed as a world heritage site was not achieved overnight, but was the result of long-term accumulation and hard work. lv zhou believes that the application for world heritage site is only a means, which needs to be integrated into practical actions to get more people involved. they organized many activities, such as the heritage creative competition, which helped people to have a "real sense" and sense of participation in the central axis of beijing, and promoted the vitality of urban development and cultural heritage.

2024-09-09