Construction and Optimization of Green Infrastructure Network Based on Space Syntax: A Case Study of Suining County, Jiangsu Province

• Main Authors: Chen, J. (Author), Ji, X. (Author), Tong, S. (Author), Wang, F. (Author), Zheng, X. (Author)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI 2022
• Subjects: ecological benefits; green infrastructure; morpho spatial pattern analysis; space syntax
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 The construction of green infrastructure (GI) plays an important role in improving the rural ecological functions and building a green livable environment. In this paper, the methods of morpho spatial pattern analysis (MSPA) and space syntax analysis are used to study the GI network construction in Suining County, Jiangsu Province. The results show that: (1) In 2018, the area of ecological patches increased by 110% compared with 1998, and the utilization rate of the GI network was significantly improved. (2) A total of 66 ecological corridors were analyzed in the county, and the main corridors were distributed in the central and western regions. The correlation analysis of core ecological patches in 1998, 2008, and 2018 proved that location factors had the greatest impact on the results of function and connectivity. (3) According to the optimization results, ecological benefits can be improved through engineering measures to realize the revitalization and development of regional rural areas. © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.