Micro-Scale Analysis and Optimization of Rural Settlement Spatial Patterns: A Case Study of Huanglong Town, Dayu County

Rural settlements in Huanglong Town, Dayu County, Jiangxi Province, exhibit distinct spatial patterns that can be optimized for sustainable development. The study identifies four optimization models—stable improvement, internal potential exploitation, controlled expansion, and relocation and withdrawal—based on micro-scale analysis of spatial form, structure, and order. These models provide differentiated strategies tailored to the town's heterogeneous landscape, which includes northern mountainous areas, central plains, and southern hilly regions. The research employs remote sensing and GIS spatial analysis to quantify settlement patterns, revealing intrinsic characteristics that guide systematic optimization for rural revitalization.

Zhang, X., Li, J., & Xu, J. (2024). Micro-Scale Analysis and Optimization of Rural Settlement Spatial Patterns: A Case Study of Huanglong Town, Dayu County. Land, 13(7), 966. https://doi.org/10.3390/land13070966