Table 7 List of factors and their references

Physical Aspect

 1

Preservation of the historic built environment

*

*

 2

Preservation of the urban pattern and issues of the historic city

*

 3

Preservation of the overall style and features of the conservation area

*

*

 4

Heritage authenticity and interpretation

*

 5

Environmental enhancement

*

 6

Spatial transformation of the historic built form

*

*

 7

The compatibility of older land uses with new land uses

*

 8

Adaptation of the historic quality of the mixed-use environment to modern conditions

*

*

 9

Infrastructure improvement

*

 10

Buffer zone treatment

*

Social Aspect

 1

Residents’ living standards

*

*

*

 2

The community of low-income residents should be retained

*

*

*

*

 3

Supporting strategy for low-income residents when relocation is unavoidable

*

*

*

 4

Low-income residents are protected from the impact of gentrification

*

*

*

*

 5

Public participation

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

 6

Public and private initiatives

*

*

 7

The maintenance of public openness during the decision-making process

*

*

*

 8

Social cohesion

 9

Tourism and the host community

*

*

Economic Aspect

 1

Economic needs

*

*

*

 2

The economic viability of conservation

*

*

*

 3

The funding system

*

 4

Financial support

*

*

*

 5

Taking advantage of private and public resources

*

 6

Land value and taxes

*

*

*

 7

Special tourist interest

*

 8

Consolidation of the urban economy

*

*

*

Cultural Aspect

 1

Enhance the sense of place and local culture

*

*

*

 2

Retain significant meaning and associations with the community

*

*

 3

Cultural needs

*

 4

Conserving culture

*

*

*

*

 5

The strengthening of indigenous cultural traditions and forms

*

*

*

*

*

 6

Enhance identity and collective memory

*

*

*

*

*

Political Aspect

 1

The power structure

*

*

 2

Developing a community and culture-led agenda

*

*

 3

The planning process

*

*

*

*

 4

Relocation of residents

*

 5

Incremental renovation

*

 6

Policy agendas

*

*

*

*

 7

Management of the heritage site

*

*

 8

The generation and maintenance of political support

*

*

 9

The orientation of development

*

*

 10

Cooperation among the central government, the local government, NGOs, and inhabitants

*

*

*

*

Continuity Aspect

 1

Environmental continuity

*

*

*

 2

Ecological sustainability

*

*

 3

Economic sustainability

*

*

*

 4

Socio-cultural sustainability

*

*

*

 5

Political Sustainability

*