ICOMOS ODonnell Quebec Oct08 77 HFCW 13
ICOMOS ODonnell Quebec Oct08 77 HFCW 13
ICOMOS ODonnell Quebec Oct08 77 HFCW 13
Patricia M. ODonnell, FASLA, AICP, IFLA, ICOMOS Preservation Landscape Architect & ICOMOS 16th General Assembly & Scientific Symposium Planner Heritage Landscapes, US/ICOMOS
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Historic urban landscape (HUL) = urban cultural landscape Landscape is primary factor for building cities Interaction nature/culture 2003-2008, intensive discussions grappling with the meaning, character and values residing in HUL
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Direct link of heritage values to spirit of place Landscape is the original canvas of urban form Human/landscape interaction evolves Communicates unique urban landscape spirit HUL embodied in co-evolution of place/humanity
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Have heritage values, comparable to architecture Are worthy of conservation as expressions of spirit of place Have unique identity and character of place Are shaped through time as combined words of humanity and nature
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Exhibit processes of continuity & change in context Express multiple embedded tangible/intangible values Should be recognized, documented, analyzed and retained as expressions of values and spirit of place
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Financial Tools
Public Capital Improvements Ongoing Public Maintenance Funding Private Building and Property Maintenance Purchase and Resale with Conservation Restrictions Revolving Loan Fund Long-Term Lease of Heritage Properties Mutual Covenants Outright Purchase of Key Properties Conservation Easements Transfer of Development Rights Donations of Heritage Property to Reliable Stewards Funding for Urban Heritage Conservation Agencies Grant programs for urban intangible and tangible heritage actions Taxation laws favoring Preservation
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Advisory Tools
Documentation of Tangible Community Heritage Documentation of Intangible Community Heritage Viewscape Mapping for Building Height and Placement Holistic Planning Process that incorporates Urban Heritage & Values Various types of plans for Conservation, Preservation and Management of Community Character and Individual Urban Features Plans that incorporate Heritage Values of Parks and Open Space, Transportation, Public-Rightsof-Way, Streets,Trees, Public Facilities, etc. Plans for Conservation of Natural/Cultural Resources
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Regulatory Tools
Design Review Easement Law Zoning Ordinance Urban Viewscape Controls Historic Commission Law Tree Protection Ordinance Scenic /Historic Overlay District Legislation specifically addressing urban heritage stewardship and management
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In Conclusion
Spirit of Place resides in HUL Evolved urban cultural landscapes express tangible & intangible values Thorough heritage documentation is key Local leadership is a cornerstone Diverse tool kit can be applied in concert with each other Overriding goal is to manage urban continuity and change to retain tangible and intangible value
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Our Challenge
Defining the limits of continuity, continuing evolution & acceptable change Managing HUL in a locally rooted process
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