World Heritage Site:
Historic Centre of Morelia
Publication Year:
2016
Publication Type:
Article
Publication Identifier:
WHEABDB4C7FD8
Summary
Residents' perceptions reveal key factors contributing to the depopulation of Morelia's historic center, despite its UNESCO World Heritage status. The study found that local urban development programs have largely overlooked resident opinions, leading to a decline in population due to unaddressed urban challenges. By analyzing residents' views on their permanence in the area, researchers identified critical issues that hinder demographic recovery. This insight suggests that integrating community perspectives into urban planning strategies could mitigate depopulation and foster sustainable development in historic centers.
Citation
Mercado López, E., Barrios Muñoz, Y. Y., & Pérez Ayala, L. A. (2016). La permanencia de la población en centros históricos desde la percepción de los residentes: el centro histórico de Morelia como caso de estudio. ACE: Architecture, City and Environment, 11(31), 13–38. https://doi.org/10.5821/ace.11.31.3735