increase in non-motorized lanes; excavate the memory of the city in the way of "archaeological" research, and present the background color of the city and architecture; Supplement small and micro green spaces and tree-lined parks to form a green urban public space with shade, scenery to see, and a seat to rest; A three-dimensional sand table model of copper was set up to simulate the ...... of recreating the street scene where the four archways stood in the pastOn the afternoon of January 10, the press conference of the 2024 "Two Sessions" in Xicheng District moved to Lingjing Hutong. The special class for the protection and renewal of Xidan Block said that as the first part of the Xidan - Jishuitan Bridge Block Environmental Improvement Project - Lingjing Hutong-Xisi Road Intersection Section of all elements was renewed, a street with shade to enjoy the shade, history to explore, stories to find, full of green, smooth cycling, and the integration of ancient charm and modern fashion was displayed in front of the public.
Build an efficient transportation system and smooth traffic order.
It is understood that the first line of Xidan-Jishuitan Bridge is one of the important longitudinal lines in the spatial pattern of the old city, which is an important element of the spatial structure of the functional core area of the capital and the core skeleton of the inner ring road. In August this year, the environmental improvement and improvement of the Lingjing Hutong-Xisi intersection section was launched in advance. After 4 months of renovation, the road optimization and control, landscape space optimization, façade style improvement, municipal facilities transformation, and business quality upgrading of the Lingjing Hutong-West Fourth Road intersection section have all been completed, giving it a new look.
A reporter from Beiqing Daily saw in Xidan North Street that the original three-lane plus motor vehicle was adjusted to two-way four-lane, and the right-turn lane was set up separately, and the traffic of vehicles became smoother and no longer congested; In Xisi North Street, the width of the non-motorized lane is greater than 2 by adjusting the separation belt of motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles5 meters, and at the same time, an island bus stop has been added, so that the non-motorized lane riding is ...... continuously"This street is a living area, so when we carry out renovation and upgrading, the most important concept is to find ways to make this street orderly and improve the lives of residents. Liu Weiyan, executive deputy commander of the special team for the protection and renewal of Beijing's Xidan block, pointed out that the order is first reflected in the traffic aspect, "According to the accurate data analysis of people and vehicles, we have adopted the method of optimizing the road cross section and expanding the space for walking and riding to straighten out the traffic system." ”
At the same time, orderliness is also reflected in the purification of urban space. Through the renovation and renewal of municipal facilities such as leveling the damaged road surface, cleaning up the illegal vehicles occupying the road, standardizing the parking of non-motor vehicles, the three modernizations of the box, and the integration of multiple poles, the urban space will be purified, the pedestrian passage will be widened, the barrier-free traffic requirements will be guaranteed, and a clean and orderly street space order will be constructed.
According to statistics, the original 33 large-scale old power equipment were dismantled and integrated into 12 equipment with the characteristics of miniaturization, aesthetics and concealment, a reduction of nearly 64%; There were 157 poles of various types in public security, traffic, street lamps and trams, and the total number of poles in the four majors after the poles was 82, a decrease of 48%.
The transformation reflects the embroidery kung fu and tells the story of the West Fourth Archway.
As for how to grasp the scale of the protection of the style of the historical and cultural district in the renovation, Chai Peigen, the chief designer in charge of the project and the China Architectural Design and Research Institute, said that at the beginning of the design, it was determined that the old city should be renewed lightly and reflect the purpose of embroidery kung fu, "We don't want to restore it to the static appearance of a specific historical period, but to present the state of the street that has been precipitated for more than 600 years through renewal." Chai Peigen said that the Lingjing Hutong-Ping'an Avenue section brings together important architectural nodes such as Wansong Old Man Tower, West Fourth Street Building, and Gangwa City Church, "We first compared the street shadow of the 60s with the current situation, and excavated the urban memory in the way of 'archaeological' research, trying to restore its 'original'." ”
Chai Peigen pointed out that after the demolition of illegal buildings and the careful stripping of the relatively simple modern appendages of the building façade, some buildings will reveal the background color, showing a look that is in line with the original historical appearance, "For this, we will try to retain these old bricks and old walls, just to let everyone feel the light and shadow of the changes of the times when they walk by." Chai Bacon said.
In this architectural style update, it was chosen to combine it with the illegal construction management in the historical and cultural block. Based on the conditions and status of the original buildings, more than 70 illegal constructions totaling more than 6,000 square meters, such as high-rise additions, curtain walls protruding from the red line of the building, and façade appendages such as "sheds, pavilions" and "pushing, altering and expanding", were demolished, optimizing the environment and improving the business format of the block. Up to now, the façade renovation and upgrading of 108 points has been completed, and the style protection and organic renewal of the historical and cultural blocks have been actively promoted, which are adapted to the functions and features of the urban area, and integrated with the historical, cultural and humanistic characteristics of the block.
According to Liu Weiyan, in this update, traditional cultural elements have also been deeply excavated and restored and revitalized. "For example, we have a historical imprint of the emerging ** inn, Daming glasses store, Gangwa City vegetable store, key points of Lingjing Hutong, the historical information of the West Fourth Archway are displayed in Chinese and English, so that residents and tourists can perceive the development of the city and feel the cultural atmosphere. ”
At the same time, Liu Weiyan said that in combination with the cultural exploration road, the overall improvement of the surrounding environment of historical and cultural buildings such as Wansong Old People's Tower, Gangwa City Hall, Huguo Guandi Temple, and Yidali has also been strengthened. In order to tell the story of the West Fourth Archway, a copper three-dimensional sand table model is also set up at the northeast corner of the West Fourth Road intersection to simulate the street scene where the four archways stood in the past, attracting the public to explore history, enhancing the display of history and culture, and shaping the regional cultural landmark and landscape core.
Introduce new business formats.
According to reports, according to the plan, ten large-scale urban green spaces will be distributed along the Xidan linear block, and the axis of the old city will be strengthened by outlining and strengthening the green landscape with boulevards and alleys, and the fine construction of green landscape will be strengthened, constituting a chain urban green corridor system with Xicheng characteristics. 6 street trees have been replanted along the line, increasing the linear green area by nearly 500 square meters and adding 230 square meters of small and micro green space.
On the opposite side of the exit of Lingjing Hutong of Metro Line 4, a reporter from Beiqing Daily saw that a city park called "Lingjing Cui Yuan" has a bench for rest under the white maple leaf-shaped umbrella cover, a teenager playing basketball in the red net next to it, and a red, yellow and blue swing rippling, "This was originally a parking lot, and now it has been transformed into an all-age-friendly open urban park, providing citizens with a high-quality urban public living place for rest, stay, walk and fitness." Liu Weiyan said. "I have lived here for 70 years, and the streets have not changed much, but this improvement has really changed, especially with the addition of this park, I am more willing to go out and take a corner!" An uncle said.
At the same time, the business format of Lingjing Hutong-West Fourth Section has been comprehensively improved. Up to now, it has established a brand library covering retail, catering, supporting and other formats, involving 300 brands such as Starbucks, Huawei, Chow Tai Fook, and Descente. "In short, it has a Chinese trend, a capital fan, and a Beijing flavor. Liu Weiyan concluded.
It is reported that the next step will be to start the protection and renewal of the block from Xisi Road intersection to Ping'an Avenue and Ping'an Avenue to Jishuitan Bridge and the improvement of environmental quality, which is expected to be unveiled by the end of 2024.
Text: Beijing Youth Daily reporter Xie Li.
Photo by Beijing Youth Daily reporter Wei Tong.
Edited by Gao Yan.