Reviving Heritage Sites as Vibrant Hubs through Placemaking Strategies Case Study: Mansoura City إحياء المواقع التراثية كمراكز نابضة بالحياة من خلال استراتيجيات صناعة المكان دراسة حالة: مدينة المنصورة

Throughout history, the essence of urban environments is fundamentally rooted in their ability to conserve and reinterpret their past which embodied in heritage sites. Nowadays, some of these sites are facing a lot of challenges due to social and cultural changes. Previous studies have demonstrated that upgrading plans emphasize development through community participation. Placemaking strategies in heritage sites represents a trending approach to revitalizing historic spaces, while balancing preservation with contemporary community needs. This research outlines practical principles of placemaking as participatory approach and key strategy for enhancing the relationship between heritage place and local community. While treating heritage sites as living context components rather than underutilized spaces, placemaking unlocks their potential to support their identity, belonging, and urban regeneration. By doing so, the study provides guiding for placemaking criteria and investigates the criteria on the case study area. Finally, key outcomes include recommendations for placemaking to implement into heritage conservation.