Atypical historical districtsare important spaces carrier of Chinese traditional culture. Compared with typical historical districts with a clear framework for protection and renewal, atypical historical districtsfall into the dilemma of traditional culture losing and development declining, due to the contradiction of Multiple values and goals, and the lack of effective legal policies and planning guidance.This paper takes Gao Qiao street, a traditional settlement on the East Zhejiang Canal, as an example, at first analysis its atypical characteristics, and then explores the renewal path to me...