Urban heritage and sustainability in the age of globalization

Urban heritage, with its tangible and intangible components, is of vital importance. It is a source of social cohesion, cultural diversity, collective memory and identities for present and future generations. Over the centuries, this urban heritage has been subjected to significant pressure due to continuous and dynamic urbanisation. As a result, many historic cities have been neglected, resulting in the loss of old buildings, cultural identities and economic resources needed to improve basic facilities. This book offers a comparative and interdisciplinary analysis of heritage in the urban context, making a valuable contribution to the expanding body of heritage studies. The assessment examines architectural, urban and cultural parameters, studying past and present built environments and considering political constraints and economic difficulties. The ideology of globalisation suggests that, sooner or later, it will be impossible to escape from a uniform way of life, where certain common needs are met, with cities following similar patterns of construction. In response, scholars have analysed the past and present conditions to reach viable solutions for the future of urban heritage and its sustainability in cities around the globe.

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