A Conceptual Foundation and Methodological Framework for Developing Urban Indicator of Heritage City

Othman, Raja Norashekin Raja; Hamzah, Amran; Abdullah, Jamalunlaili

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.08.376

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“…While there are many contributions on the balance between heritage conservation and sustainability (e.g. Appendino, 2017), on built heritage protection policies (Mualam and Alterman, 2020), impact of built heritage on urban development (Tweed and Sutherland, 2007; Dogruyol et al , 2018), urban development and internal cohesion (Cervelló-Royo et al , 2012), development of urban indicator in heritage cities (Othman et al , 2013), drivers of land use change (Aravindakshan et al , 2020), none of these build a comprehensive theoretical framework for analyzing the urbanization process and sustainability challenges of cultural heritage. This is because, sustainable urban planning and heritage conservation have frequently covered completely different spheres (Teutonico and Matero, 2003), which makes the convergence of policies, tools and objectives of both sustainable heritage conservation and urban sustainable development difficult.…”

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Urbanization in Saudi Arabia and sustainability challenges of cities and heritage sites: heuristical insights

Alqahtany

Aravindakshan

2021

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the trajectories of the urbanization process in Saudi Arabia in its regional context from the unification of the country by King Abdul Aziz Al Saud in 1932 to the present time, and the urbanization impact on the status and management of cultural heritage in the Kingdom.Design/methodology/approachOur study design integrated a well-articulated theoretical frame of sustainability to gain a heuristical understanding of urbanization in Saudi Arabia, and its link to cultural heritage. The methodological approach was mixed in nature involving (1) literature search and review, (2) analysis of public documents and databases, (3) analysis of photographs and (4) expert interviews.FindingsOne of the most obvious findings reached in this study is that there is considerable trade-off between heritage site conservation, population and economic demand for increased urbanization. Hence, with increasing urbanization pressures, the value of the heritage site may be rethought based on Saudi Arabia's economic and cultural conservation perspectives.Research limitations/implicationsSince our data are mostly of textual narrative in origin, precise predictions were difficult or impossible for many reasons such as non-linearity, and non-equilibrium dynamics, context and scale dependence as well as the historical exigency of urbanization. However, the same theoretical framework can be applied to appropriate longitudinal/ time series data for predictive analyses, which can be taken up as a future research agenda.Originality/valueThis paper analyzes the urbanization process and sustainability challenges of cultural heritage sites employing a mixed methodological approach, embedded in a holistic theoretical framework of sustainability.

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Urbanization in Saudi Arabia and sustainability challenges of cities and heritage sites: heuristical insights

Alqahtany

Aravindakshan

2021

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“…In a broader sense, cultural heritage is the result of human processes and activities in urban spaces, and is not a purely physical product [81], because by performing targeted human activities, it can provide the ground for tourism development and tourism attraction, so that by making the space dynamic and increasing the income level of stakeholders, it can play a role as a catalyst in the sustainable regeneration of these areas, and all these features are directly related to stakeholder training in the historic core of cities. This requires identification of the cultural heritage, moral values, social customs, and beliefs or myths of any cultural source [82]. The historic core of cities can also be seen as a cultural area that includes a collection of artistic facilities, institutions, and other sustainable items, such as museums, libraries, restaurants, and retail spaces [83].…”

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Survey of Sustainable Regeneration of Historic and Cultural Cores of Cities

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The united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization (UNESCO) considers the historic urban landscapes as the world heritages. Managing historic city centers and maintaining historic cores are the emerging challenges for sustainable urban planning. Today, the historic cores form an important part of the economic, social, environmental, and physical assets and capacities of contemporary cities, and play a strategic role in their development. One of the most important approaches to the development of central textures, especially in historical and cultural cities, is the sustainable urban regeneration approach, which encompasses all aspects of sustainability, such as the economic, social, cultural and environmental aspects. To maintain sustainability and regeneration of historic cores of cities, it is necessary to provide insight into the underlying characteristics of the local urbanization. Furthermore, the fundamental assets are to be investigated as indicators of sustainable regeneration and drivers of urban development. In the meantime, a variety of research and experience has taken place around the world, all of which has provided different criteria and indicators for the development of strategies for the historic cores of cities. The present study, through a meta-analytic and survey method, analyzing the experience and research reported in 139 theoretical and empirical papers in the last twenty years, seeks to provide a comprehensive conceptual model taking into account the criteria and indices of sustainable regeneration in historic cores of cities. The quality of the survey has been ensured using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA).

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“…Urban heritage represents an aesthetical perspective showcasing the time-lapsed evolution of urban development (Ertan and E gercio glu, 2016). A review of major studies in urban heritage areas found that generating, developing and protecting urban heritage assets can benefit current and future generations by helping them explore the cultural, political and historical character of cities where they work and live (Chohan and Ki, 2005;Othman et al, 2013;Rodwell, 2007). Further support is given by Guzman et al (2018) and Leus and Verhelst (2018) Sustainable urban heritage indicators that proper heritage conservation and restoration is an important contributor to sustainable development.…”

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“…Urban heritage represents an aesthetical perspective showcasing the time-lapsed evolution of urban development (Ertan and Eğercioğlu, 2016). A review of major studies in urban heritage areas found that generating, developing and protecting urban heritage assets can benefit current and future generations by helping them explore the cultural, political and historical character of cities where they work and live (Chohan and Ki, 2005; Othman et al. , 2013; Rodwell, 2007).…”

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A systematic review of indicators for sustainability of urban heritage sites

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Kusumo

Tan

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PurposeThe revitalisation of tangible and intangible urban heritage can foster social cohesion and drive creativity and innovation in a changing global environment. Recognising its potential for economic development, many local municipalities are putting forward efforts to revitalise these areas. However, this has caused these sites to face new pressures, such as gentrification, demographic shifts and commercial exploitation. Therefore, a sustainable redevelopment of urban heritage sites that strikes a balance between the economic, environmental and social dimensions is needed. To plan and manage this balance, a strong and clear indicator to measure the sustainability of urban heritage is required. The study systematically reviewed through Scopus indexed journals the dimensions to develop sustainable indicators of urban heritage sites and highlighted the gaps for future research. It identified the existing studies and explored publications, research methods, challenges and suggestions to develop the indicators.Design/methodology/approachThe study applied Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 Statement. The Boolean search was in Scopus indexed journals for papers related to indicators in sustainable urban heritage sites.FindingsMost of the literature highlighted the interconnected relationships between the indicators for the sustainability of urban heritage sites: social, economic and environmental dimensions. It further revealed that for a more robust management of sustainable monitoring tools, it is crucial to include governance dimensions. Plus, technology is the intertwined aspect for the four dimensions, with culture identified as the centre for sustainability of urban heritage sites.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper only focused on secondary data using literature review papers that recommend gaps for future research. Possible future research includes alternative, niche literature reviews and the implementation of indicators in regional urban heritage sites.Originality/valueIt created a new insight into the dimensions recommended to develop sustainable indicators for urban heritage sites.

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A Conceptual Foundation and Methodological Framework for Developing Urban Indicator of Heritage City

Cited by 8 publications

References 6 publications

Urbanization in Saudi Arabia and sustainability challenges of cities and heritage sites: heuristical insights

Urbanization in Saudi Arabia and sustainability challenges of cities and heritage sites: heuristical insights

Survey of Sustainable Regeneration of Historic and Cultural Cores of Cities

A systematic review of indicators for sustainability of urban heritage sites

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