Heritage and Sustainable Urban Transformations: Deep Cities

Heritage and Sustainable Urban Transformations introduces the concept of 'deep cities' to better understand and manage sustainable historic cities. It combines an in-depth understanding of the past with the present and future, arguing that using this approach will create robust cities for the future by preserving and strengthening historical features. The first international collection on the subject, it is of interest to academics and students in heritage, management, architecture, conservation, anthropology, development studies, geography, planning, and archaeology.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 276 pages
\n Publication date: 13 August 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Heritage and Sustainable Urban Transformations presents a groundbreaking concept known as 'deep cities,' a novel approach to comprehending and managing sustainable historic cities. This comprehensive volume aims to enhance our understanding of how the long-term, temporal, and transformative aspects of urban heritage can be effectively integrated into urban policies for sustainable futures. In contrast to the prevailing focus on green or smart cities, which solely prioritize the present and future, the 'deep cities' concept offers a holistic approach that combines a deep understanding of the past with the present and future.

The book brings together chapters that address theoretical, methodological, and management issues related to 'deep cities.' It compellingly argues that adopting this approach will necessitate researchers, managers, and consultants to actively leverage the heritage and history of a city in the planning and management of sustainable urban environments. By exploring diverse definitions of 'deep cities,' the book unveils varying and sometimes conflicting perspectives among stakeholders regarding how, where, and when the depth of a city should be conceptualized. Despite these differences, the book showcases how this new approach can foster the development of resilient cities for the future, as innovative solutions are harmonized with the preservation and enhancement of historical features.

Heritage and Sustainable Urban Transformations stands as the inaugural international collection dedicated to sustainable historic cities. As such, this book holds immense appeal to academics and students engaged in the study of heritage, heritage management, architecture, heritage conservation, anthropology, development studies, geography, planning, and archaeology.

\n Weight: 568g\n
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781138615274\n \n