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breaking down fragmentation and building integrity
the most prominent point in the application process of beijing's central axis for world heritage status is the "fragmentation" problem. many protection projects tend to focus only on specific places, ignoring the status and significance of these places in the city's history. lv zhou and cui guanghai analyzed that "from the world heritage to all cultural heritage protection, we should emphasize its integrity and systematicness. the protection of beijing's central axis is essentially our practice of breaking fragmentation and connecting all these heritages into a whole." they believe that urban history is indivisible, and each element is interconnected to form a unique cultural landscape.
the principle of “minimum cost” and urban development
the principle of "minimum cost" in protecting the old city is also the key to the success of beijing's central axis. lv zhou gave an example to illustrate that in the process of renovation, large-scale demolition and construction should be avoided as much as possible to respect the laws of urban development. for example, the changes in business formats during the renovation of di'anmen street fully reflect the concept of "minimum cost" and also provide the necessary space and conditions for urban development. compared with many urban projects, this approach is particularly fresh and natural, and closer to real life.
the significance of applying for world heritage status is to promote social participation
the successful application of beijing's central axis for world heritage status is not only a major breakthrough in history, but also a new direction for urban development. lv zhou believes that "application for world heritage status is a process and a means, but not an end." in order to make more people feel "real" and "involved" in the central axis, many activities such as the heritage creative competition have been held in recent years. the promotion of these activities has also greatly increased social participation.
future outlook: beijing's cultural heritage development path
the success of beijing's central axis has provided new directions and ideas for urban protection, cultural heritage and social development. the sharing of lv zhou and cui guanghai revealed the profound historical heritage and development potential of the city, and also demonstrated the importance of the "minimum cost" principle, which is worth our continued study and reference.
