Public space is a materialized object of existence, but its essence is the space carrier of people's public life, reflecting people's needs. The so-called function is the attribute of things to meet people's needs, and the characteristics of people's needs are the basic starting point of functional consideration. The goal of design is not only to create a materialized form, but also to create a moving place where people can live a better life. It is the core content of the construction design that the public space of the historic district meets people's demand for the public space environment. Through the in-depth study of people's needs in the public environment, the basic context of design can be clearly grasped, the goal of public space design can be clearly defined, so as to improve the relationship between people and the environment, improve the quality of the environment and the quality of people's activities. From the perspective of space, the multiple integration of the public space construction in historical blocks covers three levels, including functional design based on practical needs, environmental design based on cognitive needs, and image design based on aesthetic needs.