Learning from Urban Heritage Conservation in Yazd: Achievements and Warnings

Yazd's urban heritage conservation offers valuable lessons for preserving Iranian cities, highlighting the significance of open public spaces as catalysts for historic city recovery. The study identifies key challenges and achievements, including the high costs and uncertain outcomes of private interventions, community involvement, transportation systems, and the underutilized potential of religious endowments. By analyzing local authorities' roles, development plans, conservation methods in public and private spaces, and social engagement, the research provides insights into effective strategies for urban heritage preservation. It underscores the transition from generic objectives to specialized planning, emphasizing the importance of balancing central functions and soft mobility solutions.

Cinà, G., Kamjou, E., & Tavangar, M. R. (2018). Learning from Urban Heritage Conservation in Yazd: Achievements and Warnings. The Historic Environment: Policy & Practice, 9(1), 53–77. https://doi.org/10.1080/17567505.2018.1424617