Contributors / Lectureres
This chapter has been developed by Sepideh Zarrin Ghalam from Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU).
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concept of the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) and its multiple layers
- Learn the fundamentals of the HUL approach, including its steps and tools
- Grasp the essentials of Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), including its concept and process
- Outline contextual urban conservation mechanisms integrated into urban development frameworks
- Design HIA studies tailored to specific urban contexts
Tools
- Introduction to HUL Tools
- Heritage Impact Assessment
Case Studies
- Historic City of Isfahan
- Ballarat Plan: Introduction, Background, Strategies and Actions for Priorty Area 1: Regeneration
- Amsterdam, high-rise buildings in the Sluisbuurt District
Key Literature
- Bandarin, F. & van Oers, R. (2012): The historic urban landscape: Managing heritage in an urban century. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
- UNESCO (2011): Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape. Paris. Available online at this link.
- UNESCO (2013). New life for historic cities: The historic urban landscape approach explained. Available online at this link.
- UNESCO, ICCROM, ICOMOS & IUCN (2022). Guidance and toolkit for impact assessment in a world heritage context. Available online at this link.
Further Readings/ Links (optional)