In this study, we discussed sustainability of habitation in the historical preservation areas by comparative analysis between preservation districts for groups of historical buildings and non-registered districts. Actual situation of preservation and habitation in historical districts were analyzed by 103 respondents of the two-type questionnaires and by fieldworks and interviews at 7 areas.
Though historical preservation districts have the advantages for community design over the other districts, they have similar problems in continuation of habitation of ordinary declining towns and villages. We considered general, singular and local solutions for sustainable livability in the districts.