The UIA Heritage and Cultural Identity Work Programme will host a webinar titled “Heritage Management in the Context of Urban Renewal: Issues and Approaches” on 12 March 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00 (Paris time).
This session will address the challenges of preserving historic urban centres amid the pressures of urban renewal. The discussion will explore available tools and strategies, highlighting both successful preservation efforts and projects that have encountered difficulties. Concrete examples will provide valuable insights into balancing modernisation and conservation.
Moderators and Coordinators
Moderator: Marla Haber Goldstein (Israel)
Coordinators: Samer Helmy Kasem (Egypt), Mônica Bahia Schlee (Brazil)
Opening and Closing Remarks: Kassim Omar (Kenya), Anjumala Pradhan (Nepal)
Speakers and Topics
Manish Chakraborti (India) – Heritage Conservation and Adaptive Reuse as Drivers of Urban Renewal
Sharon Shlosserg-Dinar (Israel) – Preserving Historic Neighbourhoods while Developing Jerusalem
Virginia Moreno Vandervoort & Daniel De Leon (Uruguay) – Heritage Management in the Historic Centre of Montevideo
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is designed for professionals and enthusiasts in architecture, urban planning, and heritage conservation, offering a global discussion on the best approaches to managing heritage in urban renewal contexts.
Register here