Reviewing the applications and prospects of the concept ‘Image of the City’ in urban planning research
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2024
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In the 60 years since Image of the City was proposed by Lynch, it has been widely applied while also receiving various critiques and queries. However, recent developments of internet have led to new theoretical frameworks and research paradigms based on the classical Image of the City. To explore application transformation of Image of the City in urban planning over the past 20 years, this paper conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses based on 126 articles selected from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and 244 articles selected from the Web of Science (WOS). It outlines an overview of research hotspots, trends, and significant changes in the study of Image of the City within the field of urban planning. The study reveals that Kevin Lynch's foundational work has been expanded to incorporate digital and cultural dimensions into Image of the City researches. Furthermore, it highlights the adoption of "big data," "images," and other relevant data, alongside advanced technologies such as "deep learning" and "convolutional neural networks." These technologies have progressively replaced traditional cognitive mapping and questionnaire methods in the study of Image of the City. This shift not only marks a significant methodological evolution but also broadens the scope of research in capturing and analyzing the complexities of urban environments.
Keywords: Lynch, Image of the City, CiteSpace, Applications and prospects
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