Heritage impact assessment of Adi Ganga Kalighat, Kolkata, India, towards SDG 11.4 and 8.9 for urban heritage

Abstract This study addresses the complex issue of preserving historic fabric and cultural assets while promoting sustainable development in urban areas, focusing on Adi Ganga River Kolkata, India. The problem arises due to encroachment poor maintenance historical sites. research questions aim assess protection River's enhance heritage preservation line with UN SDGs 11.4 8.9, emphasizing conservation tourism supporting regional livelihoods. utilizes Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) evaluate River’s goals. It provides an impact assessment matrix for mitigating adverse projects sites reveals 25 critical indicators. HIA is effective tool achieving Incorporating into Environmental structure can create organized transparent process assessing ecological implications findings emphasize significance tangible/intangible heritage, employment, balancing sustainability culture development. holds as it emphasizes importance fostering aligning SDGs. Policymakers should consider incorporating decision-making balance culture.