Starting from theoretical basis,the concepts of waterfront area and waterfront scenic area were illustrated.It pointed out that waterfront scenic area was the important component constituting regional public open space,the image window of the whole region and the significant leisure place to condense popular.By combining specific conditions of the study area,landscape components of waterfront area had been analyzed from the aspects of natural,artificial and social cultural elements.In accordance with the lake morphology and waterscape status,the study area could be divided into three regions,the landscape status of which was analyzed respectively.And then,corresponding strategies for landscape design were proposed,so that mutually connected and restricted factors could act together.Finally it could develop their own waterfront landscape,realize coordinating development of artificial environment and natural elements,construct living environment integrating with nature,so as to provide some helps and suggestions for waterfront landscape design.
Based on the concept of the harmony between human and water and the theory of landscape ecology,the paper has analyzed the concept and connotation of waterfront area.It is considered that waterfront areas have been ecologically sensitive areas under the background of constant advancement of urbanization;and constructing ecological circulation system and reshaping waterfront landscape environment have been top priorities.On this basis,it has studied the classification of landscape ecology and analysis of landscape pattern by taking Nanhudang Lake and the area 500 km within the lake as the research area.In view of different problems of the three landscape sub-zones of Nanhudang,different characteristic eco-landscape constructions have been conducted on each sub-zone according to local conditions,so as to achieve the biological balance of waterfront areas,and efficient and harmonious sustainable development of waterfront landscape.
