Research on ‘5–10–15 Minutes Life Circle’ Planning in Urban Boundary Based on Landscape—Led Method—A Case Study in Beiqiao Town, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou

To attract more young people return to urban-rural fringe areas, this research aims to shed light on the regeneration of Beiqiao District. Using Beiqiao village as a pilot study, this research combines landscape-led regeneration principle with 5–10–15 minutes life circle to optimize the living facilities. Previous research in this field indicated that facilities and other resources allocated within the 5–10–15-minutes life circle in residential areas had an important impact on people’s quality of life. However, the current layout of facilities are mainly designed based on the accessibility of the facilities, while the ecological matrix of the city has not been properly taken into account in urban planning and design. Based on onsite observation, questionnaire and interview, the information of landscape layout, life facilities status and people’ s satisfaction were collected. It was found from this survey that the existing facilities, especially those related to cultural and sporting activities, did not fully meet the needs of residents. In addition, the distribution of this facilities was unbalanced. As for landscape, there has a variety of types as Ezhen Lake, farmland, interlaced river and green space without a specific purpose. Based on these findings, it is recommended that facilities should be not only upgraded according to the age composition of residents and daily activity but also be integrated with landscape in order to setting up a spatial pattern.