Preserving the intangible living heritage in the George Town World Heritage Site, Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 358-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Foo ◽  
Gengeswari Krishnapillai
Keyword(s):  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
George Town

INHERITING THE CITY: HISTORIC URBAN LANDSCAPE OF GEORGE TOWN UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohayah Che Amat
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Urban Landscape ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Unesco World Heritage ◽  
Landscape Values ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Unesco World Heritage Site ◽  
Community Evaluation ◽  
George Town

This research presents the value of historic urban landscape (HUL) elements in influencing the character of George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS), Penang, Malaysia. The values were perceived by the local community of different social-cultural groups that occupied the study area. The historic urban landscape elements constitute towards the protection of its townscape. The identification of the heritage elements influenced by the community interaction with their environment. This study also helps to define the character of a place, as well as reflecting its historical significance. The study adopted four techniques to gather both qualitative and quantitative data, including questionnaire survey, in-depth interview, visual survey and content analysis. In general, the local community has the capability in valuing the historic urban landscape values. The outcomes of their perceptions became the statement of the historic urban landscape values, which are expected to lead to the development of the areas. The community evaluation and perception can be expanded in implementing any development of the historic urban area by the authority.

scholarly journals Urban Public Space Revitalisation Strategies for George Town World Heritage Site

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Dasimah Omar ◽  
Maimunah Ramlee ◽  
Rozyah Mohd Yunus ◽  
Zalina Samadi
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Urban Public Space ◽  
The Public ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
George Town

Revitalization of urban public space is a mechanism to redevelop the public space area in Core Zone, George Town World Heritage Site (GTWHS) in accordance with the development growth and population. This paper discussed the factors of revitalization which are related to urban public space. The objectives of this paper are to analyze the characteristics of urban public space which could effectively be adopted for revitalisation purposes; and how to generate the public space more functional with positive influence on modern urban life. A combination of qualitative and quantitative research method was applied. The recommendations can contribute to improve the planning and management of urban public space in GTWHS, Pulau Pinang.

Creative District Bangkok, Changes at the Fringe

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Jamieson ◽  
Richard Engelhardt
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Authentic Development ◽  
Development And Management ◽  
George Town

The George Town case study provided insights into the planning, design and management process for a World Heritage site, which carries with it a series of requirements for authentic development and management. The case study also provided an example of a situation in which significant resources were devoted to the conservation process using what was, at least initially, a top-down approach. In contrast, the Creative District Bangkok case study is a bottom-up approach that drew on scarce financial and human resources.

A review of WEB - based GIS for visualization of George Town, Penang sustainability as world heritage site

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faizah Husain ◽  
Siti Mahfudzah Hussein ◽  
Thuaibatul Aslamiah Mastor ◽  
Abdul Rauf Abdul Rasam ◽  
Abd. Manan Samad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
George Town

Importance of Preserving the Non-Use Value of the Cultural Heritage: Case Study of George Town, Penang World Heritage Site

2015 ◽  
Vol 747 ◽  
pp. 153-156
Author(s):  
Noor Fazamimah Mohd Ariffin ◽  
Yahaya Ahmad ◽  
Anuar Alias
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Use Value ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Interviewing Technique ◽  
George Town

This paper aims to focus on the attitude and responses of the stakeholders on the importance of preserving the non-use value of cultural heritage for George Town, Penang World Heritage Site (GPWHS) conservation. This research has examined the possibilities of several attitudes of the stakeholders in explaining the importance of preserving the non-use value for the GPWHS conservation. Pearson’s Correlation and Multiple Linear Regressions were used in predicting the dependent variable using a set of several independent variables. The purpose of the correlation test was to prove whether the correlation between the dimensions of the independent variables has had any influence on the non-use value of cultural heritage for the GPWHS conservation. A face-to-face interviewing technique using the structured CV questionnaire aided by photo images-supported was applied in this survey. The numbers of completed questionnaires were 294 from local residents and 147 from tourists (domestic and foreign) in GTWHS. This paper reveals that there was a relationship between the local stakeholders’ attitude and responses on the importance of preserving the non-use value and the WTP value for the GTWHS conservation.

Local community support, attitude and perceived benefits in the UNESCO World Heritage Site

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Hafiz Hanafiah ◽  
Mohd Raziff Jamaluddin ◽  
Agus Riyadi
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Unesco World Heritage ◽  
Content Type ◽  
World Heritage Sites ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Unesco World Heritage Site ◽  
George Town

PurposeThis study aims to explore the support and attitudes of the local community together with the benefits of living in the vicinity of George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site. George Town is one of the popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachA total of 319 respondents residing in the gazetted area of George Town World Heritage Sites were interviewed. The covariance-based structural equation modelling (CB-SEM) analysis was conducted to test the study’s hypotheses.FindingsThe community's attitudes and personal benefits were identified to strongly influence community’s support towards the conservation and development of the World Heritage Sites in George Town. While a small number of community members acknowledged the significant opportunities through tourism, majority of them expected economic and non-economic benefits from the development of World Heritage Sites.Practical implicationsThe findings from this study are expected to contribute to the ongoing debate on the perceived effects, benefits and future support of the World Heritage Sites from the local community's perspectives.Social implicationsUnderstanding the behaviour of the local community to create successful tourism planning, especially in delicate heritage destinations.Originality/valueThis study enriches the scarce empirical research study on community’s behaviour living in the vicinity of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, especially in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) region.

Branding George Town world heritage site as city of gastronomy: prospects of creative cities strategy in Penang

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 322-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khoo Suet Leng ◽  
Nurwati Badarulzaman
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Capital ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Urban Structure ◽  
City Branding ◽  
Test Bed ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Creative Cities ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
George Town

Purpose – This paper aims to discuss the prevalent trends of exploiting cultural capital such as gastronomic legacy to ignite redevelopment of contemporary cities as illustrated in the city of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. In the twenty-first century, cities are transforming to be creative cities as they compete globally on the basis of their respective city branding, image and identity, as well as cultural capital assets. The emerging importance of cultural capital complements the realms of politics, economics and built environment in creating sustainable urban structure and ecosystem. Design/methodology/approach – In line with UNESCO’s creative cities network flagship, this paper showcases George Town’s potentials in propagating its gastronomic appeals as a strategic urban asset to regenerate the urban economy. Findings – This paper postulates branding George Town World Heritage Site as a creative city under the theme of “City of Gastronomy” would successfully capture the city’s gastronomic prowess, image and identity at the global scene. Originality/value – Given that research in “culture and urban planning” is still at its infancy and largely absent in the Malaysian context, this study aims to fill that research gap and contributes towards existing scholarship. The findings from this test bed study will benefit key stakeholders, especially urban policymakers (i.e. Local Council, State Government and Federal Government) towards reforming and revolutionising contemporary urban policies towards sustainable development.

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