Abstract
The heritage space of Old Town Mombasa is undergoing social evolution in terms of the demographic composition and the changing desires of the varying generations. The study sought to measure the perceived correlation between motorised transport, the veritable exemplification of misconstrued development, and conservation efforts within the Old Town heritage space. The qualitative analysis indicates that the top-down approach and limited economic development over time have left the younger generation of local residents lacking a sense of ownership and disparity with conservation objectives. The study recommends social re-engineering that will capture the ideologies of ‘Old Townism’ and create a beneficial sense of belonging.
Highlights
Major challenges of preservation and management confront the 192 state signatories of the 1972 UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (World Heritage Convention), the world’s most subscribed treaty (Silverman, 2017)
It is acceptable that historical sites designated for conservation be spatial structures and serve as a reflection of the evolution of a society and its cultural identity
Conceived from the vagaries of motorised transport in an urban conservation zone, the outcome of this study revealed that social values have substantially changed, representing increased social wills and economic needs
Summary
Major challenges of preservation and management confront the 192 state signatories of the 1972 UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (World Heritage Convention), the world’s most subscribed treaty (Silverman, 2017). In the research study of the impact of Motorized Transport in Old Town, data findings point to a disagreement of values or significantly the placement of value on the heritage space. In line with the subject matter of the research study which focused on transport and conservation concerns, the split in opinion pointed to a difference in priorities between the two age groups. Regarding the relationship between conservation and the impact and presence of Motorized Transport within Old Town Mombasa than the younger generation. The older generation seems to have a deeper understanding and concern regarding the effect of Motorized Transport on the conservation of the Old Town. The same methodology was applied to articulate the division in attitude and opinion between various respondents in different questions within the study
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