How to say 坊 in English?

Question

坊 is a small village along a big river, say, the Beijing-Hangzhou grand canal. 坊 usually has its unique culture.

Answer 1

The small space surrounded by partitioned such as walls  or something.

Answer 2

It should be "mill".

It is because 坊 have the meaning of a town with workshop so mill would be more appropriate.

Answer 3

square is the meaning of that symbol