Cultural Vitality as a Catalyst for Sustainable Rural Development:

Against the backdrop of China's rapid urbanization and modernization, rural public spaces are undergoing significant changes. This study investigates the cultural vitality of rural public spaces in Fujian Province, focusing on four representative types: activity squares, village parks, village entrances, and ancestral halls. Using a combination of questionnaire surveys and image semantic segmentation, the research develops a comprehensive evaluation framework to assess these spaces across four dimensions: field attribute elements, functional attribute elements,social attribute elements and cultural attribute elements.The findings reveal that activity squares and village parks have high potential for enhancing cultural vitality, while village entrances and ancestral halls require significant improvements. The study proposes specific strategies for optimizing spatial layouts, integrating cultural elements, and promoting community participation to revitalize rural public spaces. Future research should expand the scope of data collection and explore more diverse space types to further enrich the understanding of rural public space creation and cultural vitality enhancement.