Sustainable Cities in Developing Countries: A Case of Balancing Cultural Heritage Preservation and Tourism in Manila, Philippines

• Main Authors: Cruz, Geoffrey Rhoel C., Roldan, Ma. Divina Gracia Z.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2024
• Subjects: Heritage Conservation; Heritage Driven Economy; Culture-Oriented Economic Development; Cultural Heritage; Sustainable City; Heritage Tourism; City of Manila
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/apssr/vol24/iss4/5; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/apssr/article/1549/viewcontent/RA_204.pdf
• Institution: De La Salle University

This study argues that heritage can work side-by-side with development, with culture and heritage serving as an integral part of the city’s economic backbone. A major challenge faced by developing countries is making their cities sustainable by preserving cultural heritage amidst demands for economi...