水、水文化与城市发展

水是人类生存的命脉,也是城市建立、发展、繁荣的重要条件。历史上,水与城市自身发展相依相伴。不仅如此,水还影响到城市文化的发展,同时,人类在治水、用水、赏水等过程中创造的优秀水文化,也对城市发展、城市形象带来重要影响。而现代城市的发展,不仅需要用水来美化环境,还需要以水文化来彰显魅力。城市发展中留下的丰富的水文化遗产需要我们去认真挖掘和保护,同时需要我们不断去创造与时俱进的现代水文化,使水文化成为现代城市发展的不竭动力。

On Water,Water Culture and the Urban Development

Water is the irreplaceable resource for humans to survive. It is also important for a city to establish, develop and be prosperous. Urban development has never been separated from water in history. In addition, water has influenced on the culture of a city. Meanwhile, the culture which was created in the process of controlling, using and appreciating water has influenced the development and image of a city deeply. In the modem society, water can not only beautify the environment, but exude the charm of a city. The rich water cultural heritage generated in the course of urban development requires being excavated and protected. We are supposed to keep pace with the times and create the modem water culture and let it be the everlasting impetus in the urban develoDment.