Exploring urban transformations: Synchronic discourse analysis in the field of heritage conservation and urban development

Synchronic discourse analysis reveals that the transformation of historic industrial sites, such as the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen, Germany, is driven by conflicting discourses among planning agents, rooted in differing values. This study demonstrates how discourse analysis can be applied to urban regeneration and heritage conservation, offering a framework for integrated planning practices. By examining the site's evolution since the late 1980s, the research identifies core statements and values that shape urban development conflicts, providing insights into resolving such tensions.

Oevermann, H., & Mieg, H. A. (2015). Exploring urban transformations: Synchronic discourse analysis in the field of heritage conservation and urban development. Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal, 9(1), 54. https://doi.org/10.69554/gpcw4394