Conservation zones are viewed as part of the process of urban development by residents. Selected areas are different from un-selected areas in character, but also in other aspects such as townscape, living environment, and residents' awareness. The authors examine differences in residents' awareness of a conservation zone with respect to selected and un-selected areas. The main findings are as follows: (1) residents' awareness varies depending on age, occupation, habitation. Residents in selected areas are aware of conservation, however they don't realize that their buildings have remarkabl...