The study highlights the importance of preserving and asserting cultural identity in priority neighborhoods undergoing urban transformation. Facing deep changes, these areas see their social and economic fabric affected. The study raises the risk of social fragmentation if residents' cultural identity is ignored. Public policy must therefore account for this dimension to avoid tension and foster social cohesion. Valuing cultural identity is presented as an essential lever for strengthening social cohesion and ensuring a harmonious transformation of these neighborhoods.