| The rapid development of urban economy in public life promotes the prosperity of the city. City square as an important form of urban public space provides not only a place for the general public exchanges and activities, but also enhances the overall image of the city.At present, Town Plaza building in China is so popular while the city square plays an important role in raising the quality of urban environment. However, due to the impact of globalization, squares gradually lose geographical characteristics and tend to assimilate. At the same time, as a political achievement of a few of government leaders, the size and shock effect of space of square are too valued that the square space is lack of a reasonable size and excellent public facilities.Actually, the points of view of ordinary users haven't been considered. Thus the efficiency and the vitality of the square are so affected that many squares have been an inaccessible dead space. It not only discourages the development of city and makes negative effect to the city image but Causes enormous economic losses and waste of resources. This is the current promotion of low-carbon economy and runs counter to human design.This paper focuses on the problems and summarizes the role of the basic concept of squares in the city. The concept of vitality that has been used usually in urban design introduces into the city square design. An excellent evaluation criteria which is meaningful and attractive the city square space obtains.It not only depends on whether it has a beautiful visual environment but have the ability to attract people to this to stay and exchange. This is designed to require a series of design techniques to bring. This paper analyzes in depth the factors that affect the vitality of the square space. This paper obtains that the subject and the object, the people and place, is the two major factors affecting viability of the use of square space. The Environmental behavior and Place theory are the research foundation. This paper makes deeply analysis and research of physical environment and cultural content of people and square space. A large number of outstanding cases at home and abroad have been cited. The reasons for the success have been analyzed. In the end, this paper summarizes the principles and methods that how to enhance the vitality of the square space. And will research into application zhongshan mayor river park land parcel transformed planning scheme design. |