Exploring Non-Linear and Synergistic Effects of Street Environment on the Spirit of Place in Historic Districts: Using Multi-Source Data and XGBoost

Shuxiao Ma, Wei Huang, Nana Cui (), Zhaoyang Cai, Yan Xu and Yue Qiao
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Shuxiao Ma: School of Architecture and Art, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan 056038, China
Wei Huang: School of Architecture and Art, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan 056038, China
Nana Cui: School of Architecture and Design, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China
Zhaoyang Cai: School of Architecture and Art, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan 056038, China
Yan Xu: School of Architecture and Art, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan 056038, China
Yue Qiao: School of Architecture and Art, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan 056038, China

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 12, 1-29

Abstract: The fragmented remodeling of historic districts undermines the spirit of place. Understanding the intricate relationship between the neighborhood environment and the spirit of place is essential for sustainable urban development. Current research predominantly relies on case studies and the concept of place, which are subjective and lack specific analysis of how the neighborhood environment shapes the spirit of place. In this study, we examine Chuancheng Street in Handan City as a case study. Utilizing the eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) model and multi-source data, combined with SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) and Partial Dependence Plots (PDP), we analyze the non-linear and synergistic effects of the street environment on the spirit of place in historic districts. The findings reveal that (1) the proportion of enduring sociability (PES) on the street significantly shapes the spirit of place, with cultural space elements being less prioritized in perception; (2) PES, green vision index (GVI), Integration_800 m, and mixed land use (MLU) have pronounced non-linear impacts on the spirit of place, with strong threshold effects, and these factors also demonstrate a synergistic effect; (3) There are notable spatial variations in the spirit of place across different blocks, particularly influenced by the authenticity of cultural heritage. This study provides fundamental insights into the spirit of place in historic neighborhoods, enabling a better understanding of complex urban dynamics and informing future street regeneration from a place perspective.

Keywords: street environment; spirit of place; multi-source data; XGBoost; nonlinear effect; historic districts (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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