Multidimensional Evaluation of Traditional Villages in Jiangnan Region, China: Spatial Pattern, Accessibility and Driving Factors

Abstract

Assessment of the spatial distribution and accessibility of traditional villages is closely related to their development. However, the impacts of spatial heterogeneity on the accessibility of traditional villages remain largely unknown. A total of 644 national-level traditional villages in the Jiangnan region were used to explore the spatial heterogeneity impact with a geographically weighted regression (GWR) model. We found: (1) spatially, the villages exhibit a predominant aggregation distribution pattern with significant local spatial disparities (R p 0, Z > 2.58). (3) Road network density, elevation, and slope are significantly correlated with accessibility (p < 0.05), demonstrating pronounced spatial heterogeneity in their effects, with these factors collectively explaining approximately 85% of the accessibility levels. These findings provide a basis for comprehensive planning and categorized strategies for traditional villages.

Keywords

• traditional villages
• spatiotemporal pattern
• accessibility
• driving factors
• spatial heterogeneity