Landscape Sensitivity Assessment of Historic Districts Using a GIS-Based Method: A Case Study of Beishan Street in Hangzhou, China

A novel GIS-based method for assessing landscape sensitivity in historic districts identifies high-sensitivity areas and provides objective indicators for conservation planning. Unlike previous subjective approaches, this study uses POI big data and the CRITIC technique to determine criterion weights objectively. Applied to Beishan Street Historic District in Hangzhou, China, the method generates sensitivity maps that highlight buildings vulnerable to change, revealing critical interrelationships between ecological, visual, and cultural factors. Land use type emerges as a priority factor due to its strong correlations with other sensitivity indicators, offering actionable insights for heritage preservation.

Yang, X., & Shen, J. (2023). Landscape Sensitivity Assessment of Historic Districts Using a GIS-Based Method: A Case Study of Beishan Street in Hangzhou, China. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 12(11), 462. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi12110462