RETHINKING THE HERITAGE VALUE FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES, CASE STUDY IN YOGYAKARTA

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https://doi.org/10.15320/ICONARP.2020.124

Keywords:

Heritage conservation, official heritage, unofficial heritage, traditional philosophy, Yogyakarta

Abstract

Purpose

Today heritage is of strategic importance not only because of its historical value, but also due to the capacity to sustain traditional philosophy. A problem arose in association with the over-commercialisation of heritage that led to a question of how the citizens react to the problem and the emerging values. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between heritage conservation practices conducted by the government and local people.

Design/Methodology/Approach

This study used qualitative analysis to investigate official documents and newspapers. In-depth interviews were used to elaborate citizens’ perception about heritage values.

Findings

There were connection and disconnection between the implementation of heritage conservation policy and citizens’ opinions about conservation practices. The connection should be maintained to anticipate the change of meanings and overcome problems stemmed from heritage tourism and the uncontrolled urban development.

Research Limitations/Implications

This study bridged a possibility of evaluating the impact of urban development on heritage value by assessing perspectives from different social actors. It was evidenced that the official and unofficial values of heritage are differently recognised. However, this study had a limitation in terms of the social group involved in interviews. The analytical framework of this research needs to be developed incorporating quantitative analysis with a survey of particular population in Yogyakarta. This kind of study is essential to discovering how the population reacts to urban development and heritage sites.

Social/Practical Implications

The government should not dominate the practice of heritage conservation. It is essential to maintain the cultural authenticity of heritage by involving general public in monitoring urban development surrounding heritage sites.

Originality/Value

This study provides a framework for integrating different perspectives to better recognise and manage heritage sites and the overall urban landscape. This framework can be used as a foundation for evaluating heritage impact relating to societal changes and the dynamics of urban development.

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Author Biographies

Johannes Parlindungan Siregar, Department of Regional and Urban Planning, Universitas Brawijaya

Dr Johannes Parlindungan has received his Ph.D. in the field of urban design from Queensland University of Technology, Australia. His main concerns are thematic urban design, public space and urban morphology relating to the dynamics caused by urbanisation and societal changes. He currently works in Department of Regional and Urban Planning, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia.

Wara Indira Rukmi, Department of Regional and Urban Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia

Dr Wara Indira Rukmi gained her doctoral degree from Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia. She has involved in many researches relating to urban settlement, traditional settlement and heritage.  Wara is currently a lecturer in Department of Regional and Urban Planning, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia.

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21-12-2020

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Siregar, J. P., & Rukmi, W. I. (2020). RETHINKING THE HERITAGE VALUE FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES, CASE STUDY IN YOGYAKARTA. ICONARP International Journal of Architecture and Planning, 8(2), 498–517. https://doi.org/10.15320/ICONARP.2020.124

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