preservation within the construct of development. Preservation is one important aspect of the
ongoing development of a city. Preservation is an inherently sustainable practice where the
resources and carbon inputs already in place are retained, upgraded and made more vibrant and
useful for today and tomorrow. The cultural landscape is imbued with these previous inputs from
the minds and hands of people and the work of city building. Managing the city within the
constructs of the historical shaping of the city respects the urban heritage we inherit and passes it
on to the coming generations. Dramatic changes to urban character often disrupt traditional
character and values, failing to recognize the unique spirit of place. Change can be
accommodated within a framework of respect and understanding that incorporates rather than
erases the past to construct a new vision for the future. Heritage cities are already designated as
valued places that embody a unique spirit. Change should be conceived in harmony with the past
rather than in opposition to it.