INTRODUCTION
A heritage city is a city or regency poses extra-ordinary treasures in the forms of natural and sustainable cultural artefacs, buildings and its open spaces, including their physical, economical, and socio-cultural aspects (the Indonesian Charter of Heritage City Conservation 2016). It is, indeed, not mainly about monuments and/or other tangible culture heritage. It is also a place to live which consists of various social and culture activities including intangible culture heritage and somehow the new life style within heritage place as well. Urban heritage conservation is, therefore, not just about the past. It is also not mainly the preservation of city’s historic fabrics nor beautification of city center, but more holistic approaches for conserving natural, cultural – tangible and intangible heritage. The sense of innovative and creative utilization and continuity of history urban landscape becomes more important than ever. The culture and heritage contribution in shaping the sustainable cities, promoting livability and equity, enabling social cohesion, as well as and the local economic development have come about due. The involvement of the community in managing those conservation efforts is crucial. The relationship of heritage with local community is one of the conservation key issues. However, heritage communities at the local level need encouragement and their enthusiasm of conservation participation need support from outsiders or other stakeholders. That is heritage conservation mediators.
Author : Dr. Ir. Laretna T. Adishakti, M. Arch.
