The community residing in urban public spaces and their heritage

Introduction: This article aimed to explore the relationship between the inhabitants of public spaces from a sociocultural and heritage perspective. Methodology: This research was conducted from a qualitative perspective. Using a documentary review approach, the main categories in high-impact databases were analyzed between 2020 and 2025. Results: By applying methods and techniques specific to this methodological perspective, it was possible to identify how resident communities consciously appropriate their heritage and enable the conservation of these spaces, while transforming them into scenarios of collective identity, confluence, and social memory. The results indicate the existence of some cultural practices associated with their inappropriate use and management strategies that do not promote sustainability. Discussion: The study highlights the importance of community integration in urban planning, while promoting a participatory approach to ensure heritage preservation and social cohesion. Conclussion: It concludes that these urban spaces are not only physical spaces, they are repositories of cultural meanings and the community's own memory, which require protection and revitalization for future generations.