Abstract:
The construction of future villages is a novel experiment in rural development across Zhejiang Province, yet it is currently plagued by uneven quality and weak scenario-based facilities. Taking the second batch of future villages in Jiangshan City, Zhejiang Province as a case study, we establish an evaluation index system that covers six dimensions-common prosperity, harmony and beauty, cultural vitality, livability, low-carbon development, and digital governance. By applying the projection pursuit model and obstacle-degree model, we quantitatively assess development levels and classify the villages. Results show that Jiangshan's future villages perform at a moderate level; the five main obstacles are transportation infrastructure, income levels, industrial development, and two additional factors, indicating that improvements are still needed in the dimensions of culture, livability, and common prosperity. Based on the number of advantageous dimensions, we categorize the villages into four types. Tailored optimization pathways are proposed for each type by integrating the diagnosed obstacles with local realities, thereby providing a reference for the optimization of future village development.