This research reveals the significance of cultural genes and water networks in urban regeneration, suggesting strategies for revitalizing public spaces.
In the Lingnan region, watercourses function not only as physical-geographical elements but also as repositories of rich historical memory and multifaceted cultural value. Based on the theory of cultural landscape genes, this study proposes that the cultural genes of Lingnan’s water systems comprise three dimensions: “core regional symbols,” “spatial carriers,” and “reproduction mechanisms.” The research demonstrates that, in the waterfront regeneration of Jinwan District, it is essential to leverage the existing water-network configuration and historic port symbols of Jinwan. By establishing waterside corridors and curating cultural–creative IP events, a systematic activation of the water-system cultural genes can be achieved, thereby infusing new vitality of “water culture” into the city’s brand identity and its public spaces.
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