Short description In the Island of Mozambique, the application of HUL notion aimed to explore the impacts of the development patterns and legislative decrees on the integrity of the world heritage site since 1985. The workshop served as a common ground for the administrative stakeholders, community representatives and the partner institutions to determine an action … Continue reading Island of Mozambique, Mozambique
Galle, Sri Lanka
Short description In Galle, the research examined the strategies related to the policies and management of sustainable development of the heritage site and the question of development without damaging the Outstanding Universal Value. By focusing on the official UNESCO documents and complementing this result with an illustrative case, different dimensions of the cultural significance of … Continue reading Galle, Sri Lanka
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Short description Rawalpindi has been introduced to a ‘common ground’ of local heritage and environment of the city for the first time by implementing the HUL approach and in this way the city found a strong base for the prospective progress in its conservation system. Population 3,363,911 (2014); Land area 278 km² (metropolitan level) … Continue reading Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Willemstad, Curaçao
SHORT DESCRIPTION In order to protect the cultural heritage attributes and values of Willemstad, the HUL approach was used to support the improvement of zoning regulations by examining the official documents from nomination to protection stages. POPULATION 158986 (January 1st, 2016) LAND AREA 117 km² KEY CHALLENGES Deterioration due to natural causes; development pressure; policy … Continue reading Willemstad, Curaçao
Regensburg, Germany
SHORT DESCRIPTION In Regensburg, various steps have been taken to provide a sustainable development in the historic urban landscape. Abounding with cultural properties to testify to its history as a trading center and its influence on the region, this Bavarian city is now in the UNESCO World Heritage List and it hosted a european-scale city … Continue reading Regensburg, Germany
Suzhou, CHINA
SHORT DESCRIPTION In Wujang District of Suzhou, HUL approach was implemented for sustainable management during a landscape transformation process. Engagement of the locals, conservation policies, implementation of pedesterian paths and the conversion programme paved the way for supporting the local economy and preserving the local memory. POPULATION 10,578,700 prefecture level (2013); The Village of Shuang … Continue reading Suzhou, CHINA
Naples, ITALY
SHORT DESCRIPTION In Naples, the application of HUL has been prepared in conjunction with a management plan and the equally rich tangible and intangible heritage of the historic urban landscape were addressed in the actions. By this synchronized steps, the recommendations of HUL has found their reflections in the actions and achieved to include a … Continue reading Naples, ITALY
Zanzibar, TANZANIA
SHORT DESCRIPTION In Zanzibar, as a result of the spatial segregation of the old town and the new centre of the city, the continuity of the cultural and spatial cohesion has been disrupted. The HUL approach introduced various planning tools, from inventories to local area plans, in order to include culture as an actuator in … Continue reading Zanzibar, TANZANIA
Shanghai, CHINA
SHORT DESCRIPTION Following the adverse urban redevelopment projects in Shanghai, traditional neighborhoods of the Hongkou district were introduced to the HUL for conserving the elaborate history of local development. Incorporating public participation and various stakeholders within the local development projects yielded new steps for the continuity of this historic urban landscape. POPULATION 10,200 in district … Continue reading Shanghai, CHINA
Cuenca, Ecuador
Short description In Cuenca, due to the complexity of heritage understanding in the urban area, the focus of applying the HUL notion has been building an interdisciplinary research team, including experts in environment, economy, anthropology, archaeology, geology, architecture and sociology. Besides, citizen´s participation has been the key factor for making the Action Proposal of a … Continue reading Cuenca, Ecuador
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