Striking a Balance: The Dilemma in Heritage Cities

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Subject to the forces of capital, migrating populations, and political circumstances, our planet’s cities are constantly evolving. This continuous evolution is evident in the built fabric of settlements, as architects and planners build upon layers of the built environment, with some having the strenuous task of having to integrate the historic urban areas of cities successfully with contemporary architectural interventions and systems. 

The cities of this category are frequently in an internal conflict — oftentimes having to grapple with the sometimes contradictory aims of both sustaining local populations and welcoming outside investment and national development projects.

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Cite: Matthew Maganga. "Striking a Balance: The Dilemma in Heritage Cities" 26 Feb 2023. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/993143/striking-a-balance-the-dilemma-in-heritage-cities> ISSN 0719-8884

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