Stakeholders' consciousness of cultural heritage and the reconciliation of different needs for sustainable development

Participatory governance effectively fosters responsible heritage usage and citizen engagement in cultural revitalization initiatives. A year-long project involving multiple stakeholders in Urbino, Italydemonstrated that active co-design and implementation of heritage policies can reconcile diverse needs for sustainable development. By integrating informal interviews, collective discussions, and direct observation, researchers found that local authorities play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between conservation goals and socio-economic development. This approach addresses a persistent challenge: enhancing stakeholders' consciousness of cultural heritage while balancing conflicting interests in historical urban environments.

Aureli, S., & Del Baldo, M. (2022). Stakeholders’ consciousness of cultural heritage and the reconciliation of different needs for sustainable development. Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development, 13(4), 964–982. https://doi.org/10.1108/jchmsd-10-2020-0156