Gentrification in a World Heritage Site: The Strategy for Preserving the Hue Citadel in Vietnam

Gentrification in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, Hue, Vietnam, presents both opportunities and challenges for cultural preservation. The study identifies a state-led gentrification process comprising four stages—compensation, resettlement, displacement, and renovation—that aims to protect heritage while addressing urbanization pressures. While this approach enhances the city's urban façade, it also triggers social conflicts due to its complex nature and reliance on public consent. Qualitative methods, including in-depth interviews and document analysis, were employed to examine these dynamics. The research highlights the need for context-specific adaptations of Western gentrification concepts in Vietnam, emphasizing the balance between heritage preservation and community impact.

Hung, P. M.,. (2024). Gentrification in a World Heritage Site: The Strategy for Preserving the Hue Citadel in Vietnam. ASR: Chiang Mai University Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.12982/cmujasr.2024.010