Surabaya is essentially a collection of villages, some of which have survived to the present day and some of which have not. This achievement was achieved through a variety of activities and also by giving themes based on the historical background of the village and village activities, such as Kampong Lawas Maspati, which had a heritage theme due to the presence of numerous ancient buildings. The objective of this study is to determine whether local knowledge enables the ancient village of Maspati to survive and thrive despite the development and pressure of urban advancement. This local knowledge is also an endeavor to conserve local knowledge, which can become a village's identity. The findings can serve as suggestions for the establishment of urban communities with a comparable history. In this study, a qualitative research method employing a case study methodology was utilized. As a sampling technique, snowball sampling is utilized. The purpose of the qualitative descriptive analysis was to provide an overview of the local wisdom of Kampong Lawas Maspati throughout its existence. Since time immemorial, the residents of Kampong Lawas Maspati have been driven by a passion for indigenous knowledge. The findings of this study are the utilization of ancient buildings (heritage) as places of business, such as terraces that are used as cafes, living rooms where souvenir crafts are displayed, and public open spaces, corridors, alleys, and front yards of houses for social, cultural, and economic activities by placing storefront or selling carts (rombong). This demonstrates the existence of citizens in preserving local knowledge.