2000 年 65 巻 537 号 p. 187-193
This study attempts to examine specific urban features of the Old Town blocks by maps analysis and house/garden typology. Next it examines their transformations as intended by residents and planners. We found that: -Although partial, the fortification wall1 remains affected significantly the urban features and town street pattern. The urban blocks once enclosed by wall retain a suburban character, compared to the periphery blocks' urbanity. -Heritage planners' intentions aim to preserve the blocks' urban character, while residents prefer a suburban character. The similarities of both viewpoints stress the importance of the house facade bay-windows, protruded toward the street and the house/garden proportion (the garden-patio as an extension of the house' living room for summer use), considered as sustainable urban patterns for Plovdiv.