In summary, there are several closing points to present. First and foremost, our urban cultural
landscape is a shared heritage resource. The urban landscape is one of the strongest
communicators of the character of a village, town or city. This inherited urban landscape
expresses both tangible and intangible values. Heritage documentation is at core of the work
required to understand tangible and intangible and advocate for them effectively. Urban cultural
landscape can be assessed by its character-defining features and form that basis change can be
managed without loss of heritage values. Continuous community engagement is a cornerstone of
heritage recognition, value and value-based conservation. The overriding goal is to manage
urban continuity and change to retain tangible and intangible value. A diverse tool kit can be
applied to these efforts and tested in the unique constructs of different places. Heritage and
contemporary and future urban vitality are compatible through managed change that sustains
heritage values. ICOMOS experts have relevant skills and should continue to engage in the
dialogue and formation of guidance for urban heritage preservation, stewardship and
management.