| Title |
A Study on Characteristics of Changes in Modern and Contemporary Urban Form of Sokcho City |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2024.40.7.161 |
| Keywords |
Sokcho City; History of modern and contemporary development; cadastral data Geographical Characteristics; Small and medium cities; Spatial Political Theory; Urban Form |
| Abstract |
This study aimed to analyze the modern and contemporary history of the development of small and medium-sized cities in South Korea. It
analyzed the history of urban development from the Japanese colonial period to the present day, focusing on the original city center of
Sokcho City, located at the northern tip of eastern Gangwon Province. The timeline was divided into three periods based on political,
economic, and environmental factors. This study investigated the characteristics of each period from the original and new cadastral maps,
photographic materials, and interviews of residents, and presented their implications. Notably, it found that several factors had affected urban
formation. It identified the process of forming urban organizations, including streets, blocks, lots, and architectures in the original city center
of Sokcho City, which was affected by changes in the living environment and changes in form factors of prominent urban spaces such as
Chungcho Lake. This study provides a basis for further studies on urban regeneration and management. |