In the preservation of historical areas, past reconstructions serve as a medium to convey the meanings embodied by physical structures of the past to contemporary audiences. In the case of the Shikemichi area, the process of modernization of Nagoya Port has transformed its urban spatial status and structure, where the generation of open spaces marked by parking spaces has played a significant role. Against this backdrop, this paper aims to examine the potential impact of parking spaces on 5 types of past reconstruction in the process of redevelopment of the area’s historical identity, considering both historical and contemporary spatial structure.
