Cultural identity and urban values

Abstract

Introduction: the majestic setting of an urban area surrounding public spaces has an urban planning value that is fundamental to a place's identity and must be preserved in whole or in part.

Objective: to characterize cultural identity and urban planning values.

Method: a review of the available literature was conducted in databases such as SciELO, Scopus, and ClinicalKey, from which a total of 14 related articles were consulted. Empirical methods such as historical logic and analysis and synthesis were used.

Results: the preservation of the monumental urban environment faces risks due to a lack of recognition by residents. These neighborhoods used to be peaceful spaces whose cultural value has been passed down from one generation to the next. The significant importance of religious figures and the relevance of architectural structures are highlighted. The importance of art venues in a city and for its inhabitants lies in their ability to preserve memory. The concept of identity reveals the complexity of the connections between citizens who share a common cultural heritage.

Conclusions: the importance of different places in a city and its inhabitants is recognized. These places continue to preserve memory, allow for continued learning, and highlight the relationship between the past, present, and future.