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Architecture and Urbanism Spatial exploration through image semantic segmentation

Figure 9. The distribution variance of various elements in historic streets.
Source: The author Figure 11. Average distribution of various elements in modern streets.
Source: The author

Figure 10. Total distribution of various elements in modern streets. Figure 12. The distribution variance of various elements in modern
Source: The author streets. Source: The author

(viii) Traffic sign 3. Discussion
In Figure 27, signage, as an essential component of streets, 3.1. Main findings and insights
plays a crucial role in guiding pedestrians. The waveform
of this element presents differences between historic streets Based on the descriptive statistics and detailed comparisons
and modern streets. In historic streets, the proportion of of different elements in historic and modern streets, the
signage exhibits a fluctuating upward trend. This trend could following characteristics can be summarized:
be related to the depth of the street: the deeper one ventures
into the street, the more guidance is required, suggesting a 3.1.1. Visual distribution characteristics
decrease in street accessibility. On the other hand, in modern
streets, the signage proportion displays a slow rise followed In historic streets, the major visual elements are roads,
by a rapid decline, indicating that the streets with good buildings, and vegetation, with noticeable variations. This
accessibility allow pedestrians easier navigation with the finding suggests that these streets prioritize maintaining
guidance of signs. For a more visual representation, Figure 28 diversity in space design and renovation to offer a rich
overlays traffic sign features on the actual site. spatial experience.

Volume 6 Issue 1 (2024) 9 https://doi.org/10.36922/jcau.1736