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A new quantitative evaluation method of urban skyline based on object-based analysis and constitution theory

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  • Ling Yang
  • Xin Yang
  • Yue Li
  • Sijin Li

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The skyline is a comprehensive display of the morphological characteristics and cultural features of a city, and its quantitative evaluation is remarkable for perceiving the city and assisting in its planning. However, previous studies focused on the overall profile or tall buildings, lacking a perspective that considers the composition of skyline objects. This paper proposes a new quantitative method to evaluate the skyline based on the object-based analysis method and the constitution theory. Firstly, the skyline objects, that is, buildings, vegetation and mountains are extracted by using the object-based image analysis method. Secondly, the buildings are further classified into four classes according to their relative height. Then, two quantitative indicators, namely, richness of the object category variety and complexity of the object category spatial distribution, are proposed by considering the constitution theory. Finally, this method is applied to typical urban skylines in Shanghai, Hong Kong, New York and Vancouver. Results show that the new indicators can effectively represent the differences of city skylines when their profile indicators are relatively similar. The method can quantitatively evaluate the composition and spatial distribution of skyline objects. This paper is expected to provide a new perspective on the study of skyline aesthetics.

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  • Ling Yang & Xin Yang & Yue Li & Sijin Li, 2024. "A new quantitative evaluation method of urban skyline based on object-based analysis and constitution theory," Environment and Planning B, , vol. 51(1), pages 259-274, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envirb:v:51:y:2024:i:1:p:259-274
    DOI: 10.1177/23998083231168873
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