Why Urban Strolling Has Became a Popular Style, Hot Review | "Take a Walk on the Streets of Chengdu" Space | City | Chengdu
The central axis of Beijing, Wukang Road in Shanghai, and the mountain and sea trails in Xiamen... either savoring the bustling city alone, or sharing the fireworks with friends, or even forming an "urban observation group" with a group of unfamiliar participants. Urban strolls, with their open definition, rich connotation, and rich cultural atmosphere, have become a new fashion for young people. According to incomplete statistics, users of a certain social platform have walked 320000 kilometers in the past year, which is equivalent to circling the Earth 8 times.
"Take a walk with me on the streets of Chengdu until all the lights go out and don't stop." The holding of the Chengdu Universiade has made many people hum this popular folk song again. The "Yulin Road" and "Little Tavern" mentioned in it are the "check-in landmarks" where countless literary and artistic youth come to Chengdu. These days, it is undoubtedly the most fashionable choice to take a walk in the streets of Chengdu to experience and share the myriad aspects of Chinese path to modernization.
In the current era of convenient public transportation and diverse commuting modes, many young people rooted and struggling in cities actually do not have much time to perceive the city on a daily basis. The reasons why people stroll and how cities provide space and conditions for strolling are more worthwhile issues to explore behind popular concepts.
In recent years, urban construction in various regions has broken through the concept of "one city per thousand" and deeply explored the individuality and heritage of urban blocks. A city is a container of culture, and a popular city stroll route cannot do without the support of rich cultural landscapes. For example, the stroll experience along the central axis of Beijing not only attracts tourists from other places, but also evokes many memories of the hometown of "old Beijing". By connecting historical details along the walking route and designing interactive narrative scenes, cultural heritage is revitalized and utilized, and the urban texture is also revitalized.
Open the door and see the greenery, stroll and admire the mountains and seas. In reality, it is not easy to travel as soon as you say "go", as city strolls allow people to delve deeper into the nature around them. Many people find during their strolls that cities not only have subways, tall buildings, and elevated bridges, but also ecological landscapes such as rivers, mountains, and forests. By properly planning the urban greenway and bringing the hiking route closer to the city's landscape, more people can truly feel the significance of preserving a touch of greenery in the city. The concept of ecological civilization is increasingly ingrained in people's hearts, as the city is nestled between clear waters and green mountains.
To increase the attractiveness of city strolls, it is necessary to break away from conventional thinking and embrace diverse business formats with an open mindset. In Shanghai, an event called "Road Life Festival" brings exhibitions, music, food, and markets to the streets, allowing people to walk, listen, and watch while rolling the road, gaining rich sensory and spiritual experiences. Skyscrapers towering into the clouds, old western-style houses engraved with urban memories, and small open spaces on street corners have all become the stage background of urban aesthetics. By innovating urban management service models, sufficient development space will be provided for the "small shop economy", and high-quality urban development will also gain new growth momentum.
The premise for reaching more places through the tentacles of urban strolls is to build a "pedestrian friendly" urban transportation pattern. In recent years, many cities have developed "slow traffic systems" to free up space and resources for pedestrians. The ingenious trails and fitness trails have become popular routes for citizens and tourists to check in. With the development of urban renewal work, the diverse slow travel needs of residents are better met, and green and low-carbon travel is fully guaranteed.
What is the best way to open up the city for a stroll? Some people like to plan carefully and check in in order, while others like to follow the flow and roam freely. Perhaps a thousand people have a thousand answers. By comprehensively creating a "slow paced" urban space, more people can feel the joy of strolling, find the "disappeared nearby", establish connections with communities, and connect with the historical traditions of the city, allowing for the harmonious coexistence and common growth of diverse cultures in the city.
