Ngah, Kamarudin and Abdul Rahman, Mohd Fitri and Md. Zan, Zainal and Zakaria, Zaherawati (2015) The protective designation for urban conservation and heritage development in George Town, Penang. Global Journal of Business and Social Science Review, 3 (1). pp. 13-22. ISSN 2289-8506
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Abstract
Objective- Urban conservation refers specifically to the protection and preservation of the elements of urban heritage from being destroyed forever or from being restored without proper guidance, planning, control and management.The objective of this paper is to explain the urban conservation momentum in Malaysia, particularly in cities with outstanding historical, architectural and cultural heritage.Methodology/Technique-Secondary data were collected from various sources of related documents, including official government publications and records.In findings, this research shows that urban conservation has been implemented co-jointly by the local authorities, Findings-Federal and State governments, Department of Museum and Antiquity, heritage trusts and other professional bodies in the country.In future research, the findings perhaps can help the restoration of historical areas and creating the visual contrast and excitement within the city. Type of Paper: Conceptual
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Urban Conservation, Conservation Areas, Heritage, Protective Designation, Development Control |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management |
Divisions: | College of Law, Government and International Studies |
Depositing User: | Prof. Dr. Kamarudin Ngah |
Date Deposited: | 27 Jan 2016 09:05 |
Last Modified: | 27 Jan 2016 09:05 |
URI: | https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/17002 |
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