INTEGRATION OF URBAN HERITAGE INTO THE PERMANENT PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF SAFEGUARDED AREAS IN THE CITY OF EL OUED, ALGERIA: CASE STUDY OF THE OLD QUARTER OF AL-ASHASH AND AL-MESSABA

The preservation and integration of urban heritage into sustainable urban development are major challenges for historic cities. This article focuses on the integration of urban heritage into the Permanent Plan for the Protection and Enhancement of the Protected Sectors of the city of El Oued, Algeria, particularly in the old neighborhoods of Al-Ashash and Al-Messaba. Using a multidisciplinary approach and drawing on academic references such as Abdelazeem et al. (2024), Nasser et al. (2020), Kadhim & Hussein (2018), Kostešić et al. (2019), Mohammed et al. (2019), Komarova (2015), Misilmani (2024), Teklemariam (2024), Moser (2024), and relevant Algerian laws, this study examines the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating urban heritage into contemporary urban development. The findings highlight the importance of stakeholder participation, urban planning, and heritage management in ensuring the sustainable and balanced integration of urban heritage into urban development.