Urbanization is a com mon and inevitable occurrence everywhere. While growth and expa nsion are beneficial for many people and busin esses, there is a potential for loss of historical areas that are the heritage value...Urbanization is a com mon and inevitable occurrence everywhere. While growth and expa nsion are beneficial for many people and busin esses, there is a potential for loss of historical areas that are the heritage value to people. This paper investigates the effects of urbanization on the heritage buildings in the historical-heritage temple town of Kumbakonam in Tamilnadu, India. Heritage temple towns are frequent targets for the rapid transition to urbanization that is often accompanied by alteration of historical areas. The primary objective of this study was to identify how urbanization could change the heritage characteristics in a temple town. An ordinal regression model was used to analyze urbanization data from the heritage town of Kumbakonam. Our fin dings revealed specific physical, socioeconomic, and sociocultural factors of urbanization that caused identifiable and sign ifica nt changes in the heritage characteristics of Kumbak on am. These factors play a significant role and would aid in the implementation of the Local Development Plan (LDP) for sustainable urban growth and preservation of the heritage character of Kumbakonam.展开更多
This paper aims to investigate the changes in the virtual perception on the built heritage at the traditional core setttement of Kumbakonam Town at Tamitnadu and to analyze their implica- tions. Specifically, the majo...This paper aims to investigate the changes in the virtual perception on the built heritage at the traditional core setttement of Kumbakonam Town at Tamitnadu and to analyze their implica- tions. Specifically, the major objectives of the study are （1） to identify the architectural elements that manifest the built heritage of Kumbakonam Town and （2） to assess the contMbutions of these elements to the changes in the visuat perception of the town. To achieve these objectives, this study adopts an empirical model that analyzes the architectural elements of the buildings in the study area. Direct observations and documentations of 373 buildings are collected to analyze those etements that contribute to the changes in the visual perception on the built heritage of Kumbakonam Town. An ordinary regression model is used to examine the characteristics of the built heritage across the chariot processional route of the town. Several architectural elements, including pitasters, horizontal cornices, arched windows, and ornamental parapets, improve the image of the town. These empirical findings support the policy framework that enhances the visual perception of Kumbakonam Town.展开更多
文摘Urbanization is a com mon and inevitable occurrence everywhere. While growth and expa nsion are beneficial for many people and busin esses, there is a potential for loss of historical areas that are the heritage value to people. This paper investigates the effects of urbanization on the heritage buildings in the historical-heritage temple town of Kumbakonam in Tamilnadu, India. Heritage temple towns are frequent targets for the rapid transition to urbanization that is often accompanied by alteration of historical areas. The primary objective of this study was to identify how urbanization could change the heritage characteristics in a temple town. An ordinal regression model was used to analyze urbanization data from the heritage town of Kumbakonam. Our fin dings revealed specific physical, socioeconomic, and sociocultural factors of urbanization that caused identifiable and sign ifica nt changes in the heritage characteristics of Kumbak on am. These factors play a significant role and would aid in the implementation of the Local Development Plan (LDP) for sustainable urban growth and preservation of the heritage character of Kumbakonam.
文摘This paper aims to investigate the changes in the virtual perception on the built heritage at the traditional core setttement of Kumbakonam Town at Tamitnadu and to analyze their implica- tions. Specifically, the major objectives of the study are （1） to identify the architectural elements that manifest the built heritage of Kumbakonam Town and （2） to assess the contMbutions of these elements to the changes in the visuat perception of the town. To achieve these objectives, this study adopts an empirical model that analyzes the architectural elements of the buildings in the study area. Direct observations and documentations of 373 buildings are collected to analyze those etements that contribute to the changes in the visual perception on the built heritage of Kumbakonam Town. An ordinary regression model is used to examine the characteristics of the built heritage across the chariot processional route of the town. Several architectural elements, including pitasters, horizontal cornices, arched windows, and ornamental parapets, improve the image of the town. These empirical findings support the policy framework that enhances the visual perception of Kumbakonam Town.
