Assessing the socio-cultural impact of urban revitalisation using Relative Positive Impact Index (RPII)
Abstract Urban heritage is a vital resource that connects communities to their local identity. Unplanned developments and rapid urbanisation often harm the authenticity of historic areas, disrupting the cultural fabric and altering their character. This study introduces the Relative Positive Impact...
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| author | Shahim Abdurahiman A. K. Kasthurba Afifa Nuzhat |
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| description | Abstract Urban heritage is a vital resource that connects communities to their local identity. Unplanned developments and rapid urbanisation often harm the authenticity of historic areas, disrupting the cultural fabric and altering their character. This study introduces the Relative Positive Impact Index (RPII), a novel technique for assessing the socio-cultural impacts of urban revitalisation. The significance of RPII lies in its ability to quantitatively evaluate the impacts on the cultural fabric and integrity of historic urban areas, which is crucial for sustainable urban development. The study’s objective is to apply RPII in evaluating qualitative socio-cultural characteristics in historic urban areas, with a focus on four main criteria and 16 sub-criteria, in the case of the Kuttichira precinct. The methodology integrates the analysis of published literature, a quantitative survey mapping the stakeholders’ perception, and qualitative insights. This approach facilitates an in-depth understanding of how urban revitalisation affects local socio-cultural dynamics, preserving the authenticity and character of historic areas. The study reveals that the revitalisation project in Kuttichira positively impacts the socio-cultural fabric of the area, maintaining cultural integrity and addressing social challenges. These findings offer valuable insights for sustainable urban development and policymaking in historic areas. The study recommends the application of RPII in other urban precincts for comparative analysis and further development of urban development practices, contributing to informed urban policy and planning decisions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-14f1fe936641451b8b078bf322ccc45d2024-03-24T12:22:52ZengSpringerOpenBuilt Heritage2662-68022024-03-018111710.1186/s43238-024-00118-3Assessing the socio-cultural impact of urban revitalisation using Relative Positive Impact Index (RPII)Shahim Abdurahiman0A. K. Kasthurba1Afifa Nuzhat2Department of Architecture and Planning, National Institute of Technology CalicutDepartment of Architecture and Planning, National Institute of Technology CalicutFaculty of Architecture, Avani Institute of DesignAbstract Urban heritage is a vital resource that connects communities to their local identity. Unplanned developments and rapid urbanisation often harm the authenticity of historic areas, disrupting the cultural fabric and altering their character. This study introduces the Relative Positive Impact Index (RPII), a novel technique for assessing the socio-cultural impacts of urban revitalisation. The significance of RPII lies in its ability to quantitatively evaluate the impacts on the cultural fabric and integrity of historic urban areas, which is crucial for sustainable urban development. The study’s objective is to apply RPII in evaluating qualitative socio-cultural characteristics in historic urban areas, with a focus on four main criteria and 16 sub-criteria, in the case of the Kuttichira precinct. The methodology integrates the analysis of published literature, a quantitative survey mapping the stakeholders’ perception, and qualitative insights. This approach facilitates an in-depth understanding of how urban revitalisation affects local socio-cultural dynamics, preserving the authenticity and character of historic areas. The study reveals that the revitalisation project in Kuttichira positively impacts the socio-cultural fabric of the area, maintaining cultural integrity and addressing social challenges. These findings offer valuable insights for sustainable urban development and policymaking in historic areas. The study recommends the application of RPII in other urban precincts for comparative analysis and further development of urban development practices, contributing to informed urban policy and planning decisions.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43238-024-00118-3Urban revitalisationSocio-cultural impactRelative positive impact indexUrban heritageSustainability |
| spellingShingle | Shahim Abdurahiman A. K. Kasthurba Afifa Nuzhat Assessing the socio-cultural impact of urban revitalisation using Relative Positive Impact Index (RPII) Built Heritage Urban revitalisation Socio-cultural impact Relative positive impact index Urban heritage Sustainability |
| title | Assessing the socio-cultural impact of urban revitalisation using Relative Positive Impact Index (RPII) |
| title_full | Assessing the socio-cultural impact of urban revitalisation using Relative Positive Impact Index (RPII) |
| title_fullStr | Assessing the socio-cultural impact of urban revitalisation using Relative Positive Impact Index (RPII) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing the socio-cultural impact of urban revitalisation using Relative Positive Impact Index (RPII) |
| title_short | Assessing the socio-cultural impact of urban revitalisation using Relative Positive Impact Index (RPII) |
| title_sort | assessing the socio cultural impact of urban revitalisation using relative positive impact index rpii |
| topic | Urban revitalisation Socio-cultural impact Relative positive impact index Urban heritage Sustainability |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43238-024-00118-3 |
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