Application of Spatial Information in Traditional Settlement Resource Assessment and Optimization

We explored the application of spatial information technology in the assessment and optimization of cultural heritage resources within traditional settlements in Meizhou City, a core area of Hakka culture in China. By integrating methods such as geographic information systems and Kernel density estimation, it systematically evaluates the spatial distribution and socioeconomic conditions of these settlements. A multi-criteria evaluation model is constructed to quantify resource endowment across cultural, historical, and ecological dimensions, with particular emphasis on key factors influencing conservation effectiveness, such as infrastructure and economic vitality. Combining field investigations and literature review, we propose adaptive reuse strategies and policy recommendations to enhance settlement resilience and balance cultural preservation with regional development. Their expected outcomes include the engineering of a multidimensional geographic database for traditional settlements, the establishment of a spatial decision-support framework for heritage infrastructure conservation, and the development of systematic optimization protocols integrated with China’s rural revitalization technical policies. These results provide a computational and methodological foundation for interdisciplinary research in sustainable cultural heritage management and smart rural engineering.