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The management of urban World Heritage Sites: a semi-systematic literature review

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: This paper conducts a semi-systematic literature review (2012–2023) on urban World Heritage Site (WHS) management, using bibliometric and content analysis. It identifies four key themes: heritage management, community engagement, tourism pressures, and policy concerns. Findings highlight the central role of management plans, tourism’s strong influence, and governance challenges. The study calls for interdisciplinary research, improved governance, and better legal frameworks to address conflicts and strengthen WHS management.

Source: npj Heritage Science

DOI: 10.1038/s40494-025-01921-6

Authors: Isabel Coimbra, Paulo Santos Conceição, Ana R. Sousa, Fernando Brandão Alves, Daniel Tavares, Isabel Breda-Vázquez

Institutions: Universidade do Porto, Centro de Investigação do Território Transportes e Ambiente

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia