另闢綠道：台灣線形綠地與都市綠地角色轉向

Abstract

綠地在當代都市景觀中扮演關鍵角色，具有多重社會效益。本文以臺北市的心中山線形公園與台中市的草悟道作為研究對象，探討線形綠地的空間特性與社會價值。透過對設計理念、規劃歷程與社會意涵的分析，本文試圖理解此類綠地如何促進社區連結、經濟活絡與文化參與。心中山線形公園採用極簡風格，與周邊商業區融合，吸引大量青年族群與觀光人潮，形塑出充滿活力的社會與經濟場域。然而，這樣的空間更新也導致鄰里結構的轉變，呈現出綠色縉紳化的現象。相較之下，草悟道由原本低度利用的邊緣地帶再生而成，成為串聯台中市主要文化與商業節點的重要中軸。其大尺度的綠地被劃分為多功能公共空間，展現更具策略性的空間規劃手法。透過比較這兩個案例，本文分析線形綠地在提供開放空間與社會功能上的潛能與限制，進一步回應亞洲後工業城市對都市綠地角色的重新思考。這些綠地不僅連結地理位置，也重新連結社群、身分與城市未來，顯示其在當代都市中重塑公共生活與回應空間變遷的能力。

Green space plays a vital role in contemporary urban environments, offering a range of social, ecological, and cultural benefits. This study investigates the unique characteristics and societal value of green space in linear form, focusing on two case studies in Taiwan: Xinzhongshan Linear Park in Taipei and Calligraphy Greenway in Taichung. Through an analysis of their spatial design, planning context, and social dynamics, the research explores how these parks foster community connectivity, stimulate economic activity, and support cultural expression. Xinzhongshan Linear Park, characterized by its minimalist design and integration with commercial zones, attracts young people and tourists, creating a lively urban atmosphere. Yet, this vibrancy also contributes to shifts in neighborhood composition and reflects the dynamics of green gentrification. In contrast, Calligraphy Greenway, transformed from underutilized land, functions as a cultural corridor that links major urban nodes and hosts large-scale events such as the Taichung Jazz Festival, reinforcing its identity as a civic gathering space. These two cases reveal how linear parks offer distinct spatial and social potentials, while also exposing tensions between inclusivity, design intent, and everyday use. This research contributes to broader debates on urban green infrastructure in post-industrial Asian cities, emphasizing the role of linear parks as flexible public spaces that respond to shifting urban needs and reimagine the relationship between environment, culture, and community life.