Table 5 Significant negative correlations of the correlation matrix and their analysis

Physical

• Preservation of the historic built environment with adaptation of the mixed-use environment to modern conditions (-0.441)

• Buffer zone treatment with heritage authenticity and interpretation (-0.393)

• Preservation of the built environment is inversely proportional to development since new additions are fitted.

• When treated, the buffer zone/area surrounding the built heritage leads to an artificial outlook and a lack of heritage authenticity.

Social

• Social cohesion and the community of low-income residents should be retained (-0.530)

• Residents’ living standards and tourism and the host community (-0.544)

• The community of low-income residents should be retained and public and private initiatives (-0.520)

• The connections between various groups of people may be hindered by trying to retain low-income residents.

• Residents’ living standards decline as tourism is given more importance and development is catered to the needs of tourists.

• Public and private initiatives for implementing the urban conservation of an area do not tend to consider the low-income residents who are a part of that area.

Economic

The correlation matrix did not yield any negative correlations of significance.

• There are positive correlations among ‘taking advantage of public and private resources’ and ‘special tourist interest’. This could imply that private and public resources are mostly used for tourism enhancement and amenities.

Political

• The factor ‘developing a community and culture led agenda’ was negatively correlated with ‘policy agendas’ (-0.485) and the ‘generation and maintenance of political support’ (-0.440).

• The ‘relocation of residents’ and the ‘management of heritage sites’ (-0.438).

• Policy agendas tend to cater to the developmental trends and political will of those in power. The development of an agenda for the community associated with a heritage site or with the cultural traditions associated with it are not considered.

• The management of a heritage site without the original residents will not be successful.

Cultural

No significant correlations could be found among the factors.

No significant correlations could be found among the factors.

Continuity

There is a slight negative correlation between ‘environmental continuity’ and ‘economic sustainability’ (-0.382)

The data cannot be interpreted; further works need to be performed to assess the implications of the correlation.