New directions in research on local memory websites

Kreek, Mike de; Zoonen, Liesbet van

doi:10.18352/jsi.358

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“…Whether the focus is on public or private dimensions, the relationships between media and memory are studied along two key lines of research. The first line addresses how particular media are focal points in the shaping and sharing of memories, be it in relation to cinema going, listening to the radio or shaping a memory website (de Kreek and van Zoonen, 2013;Drotner, 1998;Kansteiner, 2018;Kuhn et al, 2017). The second line studies how media offer contexts for memorizing practices and performances at an individual, interpersonal or community level (Licoppe, 2004;Myles and Millerand, 2016).…”

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Micro-memories: Digital modes of communication across three generations

Grønning

2020

Memory Studies

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This article examines how digital modes of communication serve to facilitate family relations across three generations. Drawing on written interviews with two family chains, three categories of memory co-production are identified: co-construction, sedimentation and recreation. Applying theories of media generations and mediated memory studies, the analysis explores how these memories are shaped and unfolded. The empirical results demonstrate that all family members use digital modes of communication in the constructions of “micro-memories” of family relations, and that the three generations articulate these memories as vernacular archives of their family’s proximate past. The youngest family members represent a “here-and-now” presentism culture, while the middle and eldest family members represent a more classic “what has taken place” culture. In conclusion, it is argued that studies of mediated memories require additional empirical grounding which is contextualized, critical and mindful of the socio-technical developments and the affordances of the digital modes of communication.

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Micro-memories: Digital modes of communication across three generations

Grønning

2020

Memory Studies

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“…Heritage institutions such as archives and museums invite their audiences to participate in urban heritage practices; in crowdsourcing initiatives, for example, audiences contribute to tasks such as the tagging of heritage artifacts (Ridge, 2014). Furthermore, heritage institutions solicit neighborhood stories through local memory websites (De Kreek & Van Zoonen, 2013). In fact, Internet users can bypass established institutions by setting up their own initiatives, such as heritage-oriented city blogs, local Wikipedia pages, or Facebook groups dedicated to the heritage of a city (Giaccardi, 2012; Gregory, 2015; Lewi et al, 2016).…”

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Valuing Urban Heritage Through Participatory Heritage Websites: Citizen Perceptions of Historic Urban Landscapes

Hoeven

2018

Space and Culture

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This study examines how people value their historic urban landscapes through participatory heritage websites. These websites are online places where citizens actively contribute to the conservation of urban heritage. Taking UNESCO’s 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape as its theoretical starting point, this study understands urban landscapes as (1) dynamic, because they change over time; (2) multilayered, as different generations and communities contribute in diverse ways to the development of urban landscapes; and (3) mediated through digital technologies such as participatory heritage websites. Furthermore, this UNESCO recommendation is used to make a distinction between the kinds of heritage discussed on the websites (attributes) and the significance attached to it (values). Through a qualitative content analysis of 20 participatory heritage websites from various Dutch and English cities, the study examines what is valued by those who contribute in their urban environments. In so doing, the study demonstrates how online media can support a people-oriented form of urban heritage conservation. This analysis reveals that the following five categories of heritage attribute are remembered by citizens: (1) the built environment and public space, (2) the social fabric and identity, (3) culture and leisure, (4) business and industry, and (5) politics and public order. Moreover, it is found that these attributes are valued because of their social relevance (social value), their connection to the biographies of citizens (experiential value), and their contribution to our understanding of the urban past (historical value).

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Mapping Heritage Engagement in Historic Centres Through Social Media Insights and Accessibility Analysis

Serrano-Estrada,

Martí,

Bernabeu-Bautista

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Accessibility to cultural heritage is crucial for fostering inclusive urban environments and preserving historical and cultural identities. This study addresses the gap between heritage conservation and urban accessibility with two objectives: (1) to identify tangible and intangible cultural heritage elements based on user preferences from the social media platform Foursquare, and (2) to assess the impact of accessibility on public engagement using Space Syntax analysis. The historic centres of Valencia and Alicante, Spain, were chosen as case studies for their rich cultural heritage and dynamic urban contexts. A novel urban cultural heritage (UCH) taxonomy was developed to categorise heritage elements into buildings, public spaces, elements, and events/festivities. Findings indicated that social media data offer valuable insights that complement official heritage catalogues, providing a richer understanding of cultural assets and public engagement. The results showed that higher public engagement was concentrated (1) in and around key heritage sites, (2) in heritage sites that combine cultural significance with multifunctional public use, (3) in public spaces and urban nodes that are highly accessible and well connected to the urban structure, (4) in areas where clusters of heritage elements are located close together, and (5) around sites of architectural prominence and cultural significance. This emphasised that accessibility is as important as historical significance for attracting public interest. The study suggested that improving accessibility and integrating social media data with traditional methods can enhance heritage conservation strategies and support sustainable urban development by fostering stronger identity values within cities.

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New directions in research on local memory websites

Cited by 3 publications

References 21 publications

Micro-memories: Digital modes of communication across three generations

Micro-memories: Digital modes of communication across three generations

Valuing Urban Heritage Through Participatory Heritage Websites: Citizen Perceptions of Historic Urban Landscapes

Mapping Heritage Engagement in Historic Centres Through Social Media Insights and Accessibility Analysis

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