Afterword

In the broader context of a group’s heritage and history, the act of street-(re)naming represents a dynamic process of formulating and reformulating identity throughout different historical periods. Streets, like interconnected threads woven over public space, function as conduits that connect various locations and are made recognizable through their names. This network of streets forms a complex web of relationships, as individuals engage with one another through their daily routines and practices. Viewing the process of social interaction in space as a choreography, street-names serve as a material testimony of the group’s common past and assemble its collective memory and identity. Within this conceptual framework, this chapter explores the significance of street-naming as a process that shapes and reflects collective identity. It emphasizes the role of street-names in connecting individuals to their heritage and cultural roots, and the ways in which these names contribute to the formation of a collective sense of self. By investigating the interplay between space, memory, and identity, this chapter illuminates the intricate relationship between street-naming practices and the socio-cultural fabric of communities.