Research on spatial optimization strategies of rural settlements in the Loess Plateau from the perspective of disaster prevention and reduction A case study of Gaoxigou Village,China

Abstract

The Loess Plateau is one of the regions with the most serious soil erosion and the most fragile ecological environment in the world. In recent years, the fragile rural settlement space is increasingly challenged by extreme weather, and various natural disasters occur frequently.Therefore, exploring spatial optimization strategies for rural settlements in this area from the perspective of disaster prevention and reduction is of great significance to ensuring the safety of residents and achieving sustainable development of rural settlements.Based on the results of natural disaster risk assessment in Gaoxigou Village, this paper analyzes the coupling relationship between different risk areas and various types of current village Spaces, and puts forward spatial optimization strategies from living space, ecological space and road space. Keywords: Loess Plateau, rural settlement, spatial optimization