The Use of Urban Public Spaces in Multi-ethnic Areas of Xinjiang, China

Public spaces in historical and cultural cities, especially in their traditional residential areas, not only provide residents with spaces for daily activities but also serve to meet visitors’ needs to understand the local history and culture. In particular, historical and cultural cities have become popular destinations, and the use of public spaces in these cities is changing. Understanding people’s usage patterns and preferences will help improve public spaces in these areas to better meet their needs. Although extensive research has been conducted on the use of public spaces, little has been done on cities in developing countries, such as those in Xinjiang, China. Therefore, this research selected public spaces in traditional residential areas to investigate their usage patterns and user preferences. Overall, this research aims to analyse how people use public spaces in traditional residential areas and to understand the role these spaces play in the context of the growing tourism industry.

Speaker Bio:

Dilidaner Dilixiati is currently a PhD student in Landscape Architecture at the Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on the use of public spaces in traditional residential areas of Xinjiang, China, with the aim of interpreting their usage patterns.

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