Abstract:As the urbanization enters the stage of stock renewal in China, the existing footbridges face the need to transform from singular traffic functions into composite public spaces. However, the current renovation practices largely remain focused on traffic optimization and facility refurbishment, failing to systematically address the integration of safety, functionality, landscape and cultural memory. Taking the footbridge renovation project on Gongye Avenue in Haizhu District, Guangzhou as an example, and guided by the theory of landscape urbanism, a renovation strategy of “building a foundation of safety, shaping the ambiance with humanistic touches, and empowering through landscape” is proposed. Through structural detection and pre- and post-occupancy comparative evaluation, this strategy has been proved that the structural safety level, spatial recognition and average daily pedestrian flow of this footbridge are significantly improved. The study result demonstrates that reshaping existing footbridges with landscape as the core medium can effectively transform negative traffic infrastructure into composite, vibrant landmarks that carry regional culture and stimulate public life, and project a positive city image, providing an actionable and practical approach for improving the quality of similar facilities in urban renewal.
