Abstract:
Addis Ababa faces significant challenges in safeguarding its cultural heritage as rapid urban
development threatens historic sites and neighborhoods. This research seeks to develop a
comprehensive framework for integrating urban heritage into redevelopment strategies,
aiming to preserve cultural identity while fostering sustainable urban growth. The study
critically reviews existing heritage protection policies, evaluating their practical strengths
and limitations. Although the value of urban heritage is increasingly recognized, there is a
notable gap in actionable frameworks that embed conservation within ongoing
redevelopment, especially in fast-changing African cities like Addis Ababa. Employing a
mixed-methods approach���including in-depth interviews, case studies, and quantitative
community surveys���the research assesses perspectives on heritage preservation and the
effectiveness of current practices. Key findings highlight that weak regulatory enforcement,
limited community engagement, and poor institutional coordination contribute to ongoing
heritage depletion. Financial constraints and insufficient public-private collaboration further
impede conservation efforts. In response, the study proposes an integrated framework
emphasizing institutional capacity-building, stronger public-private partnerships, and the
inclusion of heritage conservation in urban planning policies. The framework also advocates
for increased community participation by incorporating traditional knowledge into
collaborative decision-making. The research delivers strategic interventions and practical
policy recommendations to harmonize sustainable urban redevelopment with the protection
of cultural heritage. These insights offer valuable guidance for policymakers, urban planners,
and conservation professionals seeking to ensure that Addis Ababa�۪s development does not
come at the expense of its historical and cultural legacy
