(Main Section: Urban-Rural Regeneration and Cultural Sustainability)

Inclusive public spaces, a sort of “urban lungs” and “social binders”, are a representation of responsive, democratic and meaningful space within the context of urban development. In the city of Malang, inclusive public spaces have undergone significant changes, and such changes may lead to a kind of degradation of the historical aspect which can in turn lead to a decline in the overall real condition of an area (spatial, sociological and ecological). Therefore, an assessment of historic spaces used as inclusive public space needs to be done in order to conserve their value to the community. This study aimed to identify the development of, existence of, physical characteristics of, and functions of these Inclusive Historical Public Spaces (IHPS); and also to analyse the integrity of the space values related to people’s preferences and needs with respect to these spaces. This research used survey data collection techniques. Analysis and assessment of the space integrity was based on the quality and significance of space consisting of historical, aesthetic, and functional value. The study found that an inclusive historical space is affected significantly by the access to streets, which have different physical characteristics and functions in the four regions in Malang. To realize conservation of IHPS in Malang, which represent the history and image of an overall region, further support is needed through government policy in urban development management, as well as consideration as to the needs and aspirations of the public.