URBAN HERITAGE: PROBLEMS OF PRESERVATION AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

Abstract

Urban heritage is an important part of the cultural heritage of each city, including not only historical buildings, but also planning elements that form the uniqueness of the urban environment. The article is devoted to the important topic of preserving urban heritage, covering both historical and modern aspects of urban development. In the context of accelerated urban growth and globalization, the problem of preserving historical sites and architectural cultural monuments is becoming increasingly relevant. Such aspects as changes in the functional purpose of buildings, destruction of historical buildings during the construction of new facilities, deterioration of the environment and other factors that negatively affect the preservation of urban heritage are considered.

 The article analyzes the legal and administrative problems associated with the protection of architectural monuments, as well as the lack of funding for the restoration and maintenance of cultural heritage sites. One of the main problems is the imperfection of legislative and administrative mechanisms, which do not always effectively protect historical buildings from destruction or unwanted changes. The article also raises the issue of insufficient awareness and interest of local authorities, architects and city residents in preserving cultural heritage. The article aims to show that the preservation of the historical urban environment is not only a matter of culture and identity, but also an important element of sustainable urban development in modern times.