The correlation between cultural heritage conservation and community development has become increasingly evident after China's reform and opening-up policy. Since the announcement of the first batch national historical and cultural cities in 1982, initiates to take on the challenges of conserving cultural heritage and regenerating historic cities

have been launched in both physical and socio-economic dimensions. Considering China’s economic structure, mass population and highly mobile workforce, existing theories>

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The interaction between cultural heritage and community identity, the conservation of cultural heritage and the well-being of community residents are the key driving forces for local sustainable development. Therefore, this conference invites scholars to rethink the followings questions: how can cultural heritage promote community development in contemporary China? How does community involvement enhance the values of cultural her...

Heritage and Community- Shared Heritage

Topic 1: Heritage Empower Community

Topic 2: Heritage Theory and Community Identity

Topic 3: Heritage-led Place Making

Topic 4: Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Community Development