Addressing Spirit of Place & Limits of Change in Urban Cultural Landscapes
A critically important aspect is addressing the concept of change in heritage cities. There are a
range of transformational changes affecting cities. Heritage professionals must gain an
understanding of the limits of acceptable change within a heritage city that preserve its unique
character and qualities while allowing ongoing evolution. A balance of change and preservation
should be established that guided by urban values. In terms of the stewardship and ongoing
management of urban heritage, a useful approach to conservation is to envision the practice of