Embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of European cultural heritage preservation, where tradition meets innovation in the pursuit of sustainable urban and rural development. This insightful exploration delves into the challenges faced by cities and regions, grappling with abandoned cultural assets, financial constraints, and shifting societal engagement. Amidst these trials, the CLIC project emerges as a beacon of change, proposing collaborative approaches, and innovative governance models, all framed within the transformative lens of circularity.
At the heart of this shift is the integration of circular business models, financial tools, and governance approaches. The CLIC project pioneers the adaptive reuse of cultural heritage sites as a cornerstone of the circular economy, aligning with the European Union’s progressive vision. Far beyond mere waste reduction, this approach breathes new life into cultural heritage, fostering knowledge preservation, community engagement, and synergistic business partnerships. It lays the groundwork for a circular city model where cultural heritage takes centre stage.
Dive deeper into the CLIC project’s unique methodology, introducing Local Heritage Innovation Partnerships (HIP) as dynamic forums uniting diverse stakeholders. These HIPs serve as crucibles for structured collaboration, testing tools, and co-creating Local Action Plans (LAP) for adaptive reuse. Beyond architectural concerns, the HIPs embrace a holistic perspective, intertwining circular, environmental, cultural, social, and economic considerations. This inclusive approach ensures a mix of bottom-up and top-down actions, advocating for a shared and circular governance model.
The report meticulously unpacks each CLIC pilot’s LAP, revealing distinct yet impactful outcomes shaped by the collaborative HIP process. From vision and objectives to critical actions and challenges faced, the first part provides a snapshot of the rich tapestry woven in each pilot area. The second part reflects on the HIP process itself, offering insights to optimize it as a replicable model for adaptive reuse of cultural heritage across Europe and beyond.
