Equalization Measurement and Optimization of the Public Cultural Facilities Distribution in Tianjin Central Area

Sheng Zhang, Shimin Xu, Da Wan (), Hui Liu, Lin Zhao, Lian Guo and Juan Ren
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Sheng Zhang: School of Architecture, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300380, China
Shimin Xu: School of Architecture, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300380, China
Da Wan: School of Architecture, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300380, China
Hui Liu: School of Architecture, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300380, China
Lin Zhao: Tianjin Chengjian University of Architectural Design and Research Co., Ltd., Tianjin 300074, China
Lian Guo: School of Architecture, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300380, China
Juan Ren: School of Architecture, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300380, China

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 6, 1-22

Abstract: In the context of urban stock renewal, the spatial arrangement of public cultural facilities (PCFs) should follow the principles of equity and efficiency to ensure that residents have equitable access to and quality of public cultural services. The aim of this article is to study the spatial distribution of PCFs and the coupling of supply and demand of cultural resources in Tianjin’s central area. By building a supply-demand coupling coordination model and other methods, the equalization of the spatial distribution of PCFs is measured from various perspectives, and the results suggest that more than half of the sub-districts are in a situation of supply and demand imbalance. To fulfill the purpose of meeting residents’ actual needs, balancing supply and demand for cultural resources, and coordinating the increase in stock, these sub-districts’ facilities enter the step of optimization. Depending on the circumstances, the quality and scale of these facilities are optimized, or new facility points are added based on the maximized coverage model. The optimization is shown to be beneficial in terms of updating design and coverage quantity using two real-world cases. Finally, the coverage of facilities in the study area is maximized, facility utilization is made more efficient, and residents’ needs for public cultural services are satisfied.

Keywords: spatial equalization; public cultural facilities; Tianjin central area; supply-demand coupling coordination model; distribution optimization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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