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Approaches to Urban Conservation in Central and Eastern Europe
Many have remarked upon the exceptional degree of survival of historic buildings and cities in Central and Eastern Europe during the post-Second World War socialist period. Compared to the ideological and economic pressures for re-planning and re-development that were the driving force for much unnecessary destruction in Western Europe, in the socialist block the value of the historic environment as a usable resource served generally as a major agent for its retention.
This paper aims to summarize the diversity of the urban heritage of the region and the key challenges that it is facing in the post-socialist era; to present examples of different approaches and provide commentary on the outcomes; and to highlight the responsibilities and the opportunities for achieving exemplary practice.
Although the specific context for this paper is Central and Eastern Europe, the lessons it offers are relevant to urban conservation practice throughout Europe and beyond.
Approaches to Urban Conservation in Central and Eastern Europe
Many have remarked upon the exceptional degree of survival of historic buildings and cities in Central and Eastern Europe during the post-Second World War socialist period. Compared to the ideological and economic pressures for re-planning and re-development that were the driving force for much unnecessary destruction in Western Europe, in the socialist block the value of the historic environment as a usable resource served generally as a major agent for its retention.
This paper aims to summarize the diversity of the urban heritage of the region and the key challenges that it is facing in the post-socialist era; to present examples of different approaches and provide commentary on the outcomes; and to highlight the responsibilities and the opportunities for achieving exemplary practice.
Although the specific context for this paper is Central and Eastern Europe, the lessons it offers are relevant to urban conservation practice throughout Europe and beyond.
Approaches to Urban Conservation in Central and Eastern Europe
Rodwell, Dennis (author)
Journal of Architectural Conservation ; 9 ; 22-40
2003-01-01
19 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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