Cultural heritage: an opportunity to include and solve wicked social issues Creating public spaces where residents feel safe, valued and part of a community is one-way cities promote social cohesion, inclusion and equity as well as reduce social-spatial differentiation. Cultural heritage is an anchor point in cities as it assembles shared memories of locals, opens public discussions and increases social inclusion. Local people’s engagement in cultural heritage is an intrinsic requirement for a healthy democratic society to solve wicked social issues collectively. 20