A timely and compelling contribution, in this book Mehan rethinks the discourse on industrial heritage through a decolonial lens, a perspective too frequently neglected. The book tackles controversial case studies, challenges conventional narratives and offers robust analysis and brilliant insights that can shape policy and practice in participatory urbanism and community-oriented governance. -- Sergio Pace, Politecnico di Torino, Italy What is the value of our industrial heritage? In her insightful book, Decolonizing Industrial Heritage, Asma Mehan offers a fresh perspective on this topic. Structured across eight chapters, the book reframes industrial heritage through the lenses of adaptive reuse, community agency, and the application of repurposing, retrofitting, and digital tools for regenerative futures. -- Steffen Lehmann, Former UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Urban Development, University of Nevada, USA
