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Every city has its own valuable and unique identity, which is revealed through its physical and visual form. It is seen through the eyes of its residents and users, and is where their collective memories are shaped. In turn, these factors affect tourism, the educational level, cultural level & economic prosperity, in addition to other aspects. Consequently, one of the main qualities and assets of the city is its identity. Cities´ identities are constructed and developed over time, and are constantly evolving from physical, cultural and sociological perspectives. This book explains how Architecture and the Arts can embody the historical, cultural, and economic characteristics of the city. It demonstrates how cities´ memories play a vital role in preserving their physical and nonphysical heritage. Furthermore, the book explains the transformation of cities and urban cultures, and investigates different new approaches developed in both Contemporary Arts and Architecture. The book covers a broad range of topics such as the conservation of cities´ culture and identity through the designing and planning processes, various ideologies and approaches to achieving more sustainable cities while retaining their identities, and strategies to help cities advertise for themselves on the global market. Given its scope, the book will benefit a variety of users (students, educators, researchers and practitioners) in the fields of City Planning, Urban Design, Architecture and the Arts.

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The City´s Image and Self-Identity.- Historical Cities and Contemporary art.- Architecture, arts, and Conservation.- Innovative policies and strategies City Identity and Heritage.

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Shaibu Garba (Qatar University, Qatar)
Dr. Shaibu Garba has had more than 20 years of working experience in teaching and professional consulting. He has taught at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman, and currently at Qatar University. He also currently holds an Adjunct Reader position at Ahmadu Bello University. His areas of teaching interest include Architectural Design, Construction Documentation, Computer Aided Architectural Design, History and Theory of architecture, and Urban Design and Housing. Dr. Garba has engaged in professional consulting either on a private basis or in full or part-time employment. He has consulted primarily in the areas of institutional facilities design, housing, and the planning and urban design of existing or new cities and facilities. Dr. Garba is actively engaged in research in the area of urban studies with a focus on Environment and Behaviour Issues, Urban Management and Governance, and Housing and Community design issues. Dr Garba has also carried out research into aspects of architectural education and the application of CAD in architecture. Dr. Garba has written more than 25 articles and papers published in refereed international journals, or presented at peer reviewed conferences and seminars.

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