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Governance has become a vehicle for sustainable development policies and programs that target the social improvement of communities. The role of the state in such a model assumes that of a facilitator promoting localised partnerships and community participation. These developments are now reflected in policy implementation at a variety of levels, including the management of heritage sites. However, it is difficult to see how a governance model can succeed under current heritage management frameworks. This is particularly so where a site is an integral part of an active community, such as a historic town centre or cultural landscape. Heritage management models have traditionally separated historic and contemporary identities. This weakens the link between people and place which is considered to be a fundamental contributor to a socially cohesive and sustainable community. This paper explores some of the theoretical concepts surrounding sustainable development through governance with a particular emphasis on social sustainability. The need for institutional and procedural innovation is suggested if historic environments are to contribute fully to sustainable development. The paper concludes by presenting a framework for localised decision-making in historic urban environments.
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