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Understanding the attractiveness of types of historic districts in Bandung: implementing heritage conservation based on public perception

Authors :
Eggi Septianto
Heru Wibowo Poerbo
Firmansyah
Widjaja Martokusumo
Source :
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Vol 0, Iss 0, Pp 1-16 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.

Abstract

Cultural heritage conceptually addresses the conservation of physical and non-physical dimensions. Heritage conservation generally intends to create pleasant spatial experiences and socio-culturally friendly living environments while accommodating contemporary needs. Conservation frameworks for protecting urban fabric driven by physical authenticity and expert judgment need to pay increased attention to public-based assessment experiences to improve people’s perspectives on the quality of urban historic areas. The notions of inclusive conservation posit that community understanding is essential for appreciating historic urban areas due to various social, cultural, historical, and political conditions. According to public narratives and perspectives, this study describes the types of urban historic districts perceived as attractive. The investigation uses the qualitative method to analyze data from 170 participants obtained through an online questionnaire and content analysis methods with open, axial, and selective coding. The findings reveal that from the public perspective of environmental quality assessment, historic districts are categorized under three types according to attractiveness. Three types of historic areas are vibrant, relaxing, and dull districts. As such, the study emphasizes the importance of human sensory experience in urban planning and design and its consequences for urban heritage conservation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13472852 and 13467581
Issue :
0
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.39b2502b9abb4e32b04e9a8136ed3e0e
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2024.2397111