In Europe’s former mining and steel regions, dissonance exists between the "shame" of industrial decline and the "pride" of labor history. Governance here focuses on economic regeneration through cultural heritage. 5. Policy Recommendations
Effective governance of dissonant heritage shifts from "expert-led" models to "participatory" models. Key strategies include: Governing Heritage Dissonance
Create permanent advisory boards composed of diverse community stakeholders, not just historians or archaeologists. In Europe’s former mining and steel regions, dissonance
Tension between architects/conservators focusing on physical integrity and communities focusing on the lived experience or spiritual significance of a site. 3. Frameworks for Governance and Management Case Studies in Resolution
In cases of "toxic" heritage (such as monuments to oppressive regimes), governance may involve physical transformation, relocation to museums, or the addition of counter-monuments to recontextualize the original structure. 4. Case Studies in Resolution