B.Arch Programme, IX Semester Theory of Urban Design ARCH503

Amity School of Architecture and Planning
B.Arch Programme, IX Semester
Theory of Urban Design

ARCH503
Historic Urban Landscape

• Challenges
• Tools
• Policies
Kyoto Vision
Contents

UNESCO 2011

UNESCO 2011
Cities are dynamic organisms.
There is not a single ‘historic’ city in the world that has retained its

‘original’ character: the concept is a moving target, destined to
change with society itself.
To preserve the urban historic landscape, strategic and dynamic
alliances need to be built between various actors in the urban scene,
foremost between public authorities that manage the city and
developers and entrepreneurs that operate in the city.
Source; https://whc.unesco.org/uploads/news/documents/news-1026-1.pdf

UNESCO 2011
UNESCO’s approach to managing historic urban landscapes is holistic; it

integrates the goals of urban heritage conservation and those of social and
economic development.
This method sees urban heritage as a social, cultural and economic asset
for the development of cities. The recommendation on the Historic Urban
Landscape was adopted on 10 November 2011 by UNESCO’s General
Conference.

And
Challenges

UNESCO 2011
It seeks to increase the sustainability of planning and design

interventions by taking into account the existing built
environment, intangible heritage, cultural diversity, socio-
economic and environmental factors along with local
community values.
Policies
• Modern urban conservation policies, as reflected in existing international

recommendations and charters, have set the stage for the preservation of
historic urban areas.
• Present and future challenges require the definition and implementation of a

new generation of public policies identifying and protecting the historic
layering and balance of cultural and natural values in urban environments.
Charters
• Set of agreed upon principles

• In some countries, they are akin to regulations
• In other instances, they are guidelines adopted by professionals but are not mandatory
• Important Charters:
– Athens Charter
– Venice Charter
– Florence Charter
– Burra Charter
– US Preservation Briefs
– Nara Document on Authenticity
– Barcelona Charter
– INTACH Charter (Charter for the Conservation of Unprotected
Architectural Heritage and Sites in India)
Policies
• All levels of government – local, regional, national/federal, – aware of their

responsibility – should contribute to the definition, elaboration,
implementation and assessment of urban heritage conservation policies.
These policies should be based on a participatory approach by all
stakeholders and coordinated from both the institutional and sectorial
viewpoints.
Tools
• The approach based on the historic urban landscape implies the

application of a range of traditional and innovative tools adapted to
local contexts.
Tools
Some of these tools, which need to be developed as part of the

process involving the different stakeholders, might include:
Tools
Civic engagement tools should involve a diverse cross-section of stakeholders, and

empower them to identify key values in their urban areas, develop visions that reflect
their diversity, set
goals, and agree on actions to safeguard their heritage and promote sustainable
development.
Tools
Civic engagement
constitute an integral part of urban governance dynamics, should facilitate intercultural
dialogue by learning from communities about their histories, traditions, values, needs
and aspirations, and by facilitating mediation and negotiation between groups with
conflicting interests.
Tools
Knowledge and planning tools should help protect the integrity and authenticity of
the attributes of urban heritage.
They should also allow for the recognition of cultural significance and diversity, and
provide for the monitoring and management of change to improve the quality of life
and of urban space.
Tools
Knowledge and planning tools include documentation and mapping of cultural and
natural characteristics. Heritage, social and environmental impact assessments
should be used to support and facilitate decision-making processes within a
framework of sustainable development.
Tools
Regulatory systems should reflect local conditions, and may include legislative
and regulatory measures aimed at the conservation and management of the
tangible and intangible attributes of the urban heritage, including their social,
environmental and cultural values. Traditional and customary systems should be
recognized and reinforced as necessary.
Tools
Financial tools should be aimed at building capacities and supporting innovative

income- generating development, rooted in tradition. In addition to government
and global funds from
international agencies, financial tools should be effectively employed to foster
private investment at the local level.
Micro-credit and other flexible financing to support local enterprise, as well as a

variety of models of partnerships, are also central to making the historic urban
landscape approach financially sustainable.
World Heritage Convention’s 40th anniversary

celebration and Kyoto Vision
Source; https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/953#:~:text=The%20Kyoto%20Vision%20briefly%20outlines,the%20best%20way%20to%20ensure
Community and Participation
Community and Participation
The relationship between World Heritage and local communities
is indeed at the heart of the Convention and is fundamental to
address the challenges currently facing all regions of the world,
through increasing demographic and development pressures,
global financial crises and climate change.
This new approach and these considerations will require the building of capacities and
education of relevant actors, from institutions and policy-makers to heritage practitioners
and communities and networks.
Communities, in particular, should be empowered to harness the benefits of heritage to

society through specific awareness-raising initiatives, skills development programmes and
the establishment of networks.
They should be fully involved in management and conservation activities, including in

reducing risks from disasters and climate change.
References;
• https://www.icomos.org/en/charters-and-texts/179-articles-en-francais/ressources/charters-
and-standards/187-guidelines-for-education-and-training-in-the-conservation-of-
monuments-ensembles-and-sites
• https://www.iucn.org/
• https://icom.museum/en/
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Amity School of Architecture and Planning

B.Arch Programme, IX Semester

Theory of Urban Design

Historic Urban Landscape

Historic Urban Landscape

Historic Urban Landscape

There is not a single ‘historic’ city in the world that has retained its

Historic Urban Landscape

UNESCO’s approach to managing historic urban landscapes is holistic; it

Historic Urban Landscape

Historic Urban Landscape

It seeks to increase the sustainability of planning and design

• Modern urban conservation policies, as reflected in existing international

• Present and future challenges require the definition and implementation of a

• Set of agreed upon principles

• All levels of government – local, regional, national/federal, – aware of their

• The approach based on the historic urban landscape implies the

Some of these tools, which need to be developed as part of the

Civic engagement tools should involve a diverse cross-section of stakeholders, and

Financial tools should be aimed at building capacities and supporting innovative

Micro-credit and other flexible financing to support local enterprise, as well as a

World Heritage Convention’s 40th anniversary

Community and Participation

Community and Participation

The relationship between World Heritage and local communities

is indeed at the heart of the Convention and is fundamental to

address the challenges currently facing all regions of the world,

through increasing demographic and development pressures,

global financial crises and climate change.

Communities, in particular, should be empowered to harness the benefits of heritage to

They should be fully involved in management and conservation activities, including in

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