Competitive Cities, To Achieve Urban Sustainability

Muna Alsayed; Arshad Alanizi

doi:10.70516/ztwhtr80

Authors

Dr. Muna M.N. Alsayed Al-Farahidi University, Technical College of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Baghdad, Iraq Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7568-6279
Dr. Arshad Alanizi Al-Nahrain University- College of Engineering, Department of Architecture, Baghdad, Iraq Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5001-9349

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70516/ztwhtr80

Keywords:

Competitive Cities, Competitiveness, Cultural Heritage, Sustainability

Abstract

This article aims to identify the concept of competitive cities, their most important indicators and to prove the research hypothesis that sustainability plays a major role in enhancing competitive cities by improving the quality of life. The article adopts the descriptive analytical approach by examining three mini-studies, as one of the most competitive cities in the world. Studying the adopted competitive factors and the importance of cultural heritage in the city’s competitiveness. One of the most important results is that cultural heritage has become one of the basic concepts of the city’s competitiveness. It is believed that cultural policy has a major role in promoting tourism and improving local image and identity. Through studying three cases, the research reached some indicators of competitiveness, namely economic, tourism, cultural, social, and urban indicators. Authenticity works to create a close link between competitiveness and the cultural heritage of the city, as urban sustainability can be achieved by improving the quality of life and creating job opportunities through investment in distinguished architectural works. The article examines the importance of cultural heritage and its consideration as an essential indicator in enhancing the competitiveness of cities by studying cases of global competitive cities.

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