People-Centred Heritage: Global Research

THE CHALLENGE
Heritage conservation has traditionally prioritised physical fabric over human connection. The challenge for the modern sector is to develop rigorous methodologies for assessing "emotional attachment" and social value across different cultures and scales.

OUR APPROACH
Founding Director Dr James Lesh co-edited the definitive text on the subject with Prof. Rebecca Madgin (University of Glasgow):

► Global Collaboration: 'People-Centred Methodologies for Heritage Conservation' brings together 20 leading contributors from 8 countries to explore how communities relate to historic urban places.

► Scalable Analysis: The research examines 13 diverse case studies, ranging from individual sites to entire neighbourhoods and cities, providing a comprehensive framework for social value assessment.

THE OUTCOME
This book is now an essential resource for practitioners and policymakers. It provides the toolkit for moving beyond "bricks and mortar" to protect the social values that make places meaningful.