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The storymapper: Overcoming Emplaced and Inclusive Challenges in Placemaking

1 July 2023

Placemaking is moving away from traditional top-down strategies to participatory methods that stress community engagement. Nevertheless, achieving wide-ranging inclusion is still challenging because of the methodologies employed. The StoryMapper tool, which utilises a ‘chain of engagement’ method, allows residents to contribute their ideas to a communal, interactive map. This method, trialled in a project aimed at re-envisioning a neighbourhood surrounding a repurposed community church, shows promise in bringing together varied community groups through multimodal participation, thus broadening inclusivity in placemaking efforts beyond mere participation figures.

Driving a green, digital & innovative European cultural heritage

1 July 2023

Explore the vibrant landscape of European cultural heritage through a comprehensive overview of innovative projects driving sustainability, digital transformation, and creativity. Delve into the challenges facing Europe’s rich heritage, from climate change threats to financial constraints, and discover how initiatives are reshaping urban regeneration through inclusive design solutions and community empowerment. Centred on three priority areas – Green, Digital, and Innovative – the booklet aims to present the diverse range of projects on cultural heritage and cultural and creative industries (CCIs). These projects cover various areas, such as development of

Heritage as an integral dimension of NEB and Green Deal

30 June 2023

The research report ‘Heritage as an integral dimension of NEB and Green Deal’ was developed in the context of the Horizon Europe project ‘HeritACT’ (website: https://www.heritact.eu/). The report proposes a framework for heritage activation that integrates European Green Deal (EGD) and New European Bauhaus (NEB) principles. Discover the essence of cultural heritage through tangible and intangible elements, from historic sites to human practices, shaping Europe’s rich legacy. The paper advocates for a paradigm shift, positioning heritage as a catalyst for sustainable cities, circular economies, and a pollution-free Europe. The HeritACT

Culture and Democracy – The Evidence

26 June 2023

This report by the European Commission explores how citizen participation in cultural activities contributes to civic engagement, democracy, and social cohesion. In the lead-up to the 2024 European elections, global research indicates that individuals actively involved in cultural pursuits demonstrate a higher likelihood of voting, volunteering, and engaging in various community initiatives, projects, and organisations. Derived from a study outlined in the EU Work Plan for Culture 2019-2022, ‘Culture and democracy – the evidence’ effectively showcases the manifold ways in which citizen involvement in cultural activities, within supportive social environments,

Report on Future Trends on Cultural Heritage Research and Innovation

20 June 2023

The report aims to present and better understand the future Research and Innovation landscape in which the ARCHE alliance will operate, in order to orient and inform a future facing Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda. The Alliance for Research on Cultural Heritage in Europe project (ARCHE) was launched in 2022, with the aim to develop a holistic approach to Cultural Heritage Research and Innovation, realised through a panEuropean network of researchers, heritage professionals, institutional bodies and citizens. This report presents the findings of a peer reviewed Foresight study (by ICCROM),

Creating Cultural Heritage for a Better Future. The case of the“District of Mutual Respect” in the Polish city of Wrocław

19 June 2023

This article analyses the transformation of Wrocław’s ‘District of Mutual Respect’ from a neglected area into a symbol of the city’s new identity. Situated in the context of forced migrations post-World War II, the District represents a departure from nationalist narratives towards embracing intercultural dialogue and multiculturalism. Using the concept of ‘emplacement’, the study examines how this district has been revitalised and imbued with new meanings. Initially a grassroots educational initiative, the District evolved into a comprehensive revitalisation project supported by local authorities. It has transformed from a state of

Kulttuuriympäristöohjelma 2023–2028. Kulttuuriympäristöt helsinkiläisten voimavarana

12 June 2023

Cultural environments are the built environment, archaeological heritage and landscape. The Cultural Environment Programme is a common policy for the consideration of cultural environments and their management and use in Helsinki. The City Board has approved it for Helsinki for 2023-2028. It will strengthen the relevance of cultural environments, emphasise the importance of preserving and caring for them, and encourage their use by city residents and visitors. The cultural environment programme drawn up in Helsinki for the first time is the result of extensive cooperation with the city’s various operators

The crowding out of social values: on the reasons why social values so consistently lose out to other values in heritage management

4 June 2023

This paper delves into the complex nature of heritage as a public value, determined by a myriad of other values that can either reinforce or negate each other. When heritage is debated, particularly the inclusion of ‘social values,’ these discussions often turn into discursive struggles. Proponents of social values frequently lose these battles. By applying Herbert Gottweis’ Argumentative Policy Analysis, the paper explores why arguments supporting social values are particularly vulnerable. Using Aristotle’s categories of ‘logos,’ ‘pathos,’ and ‘ethos,’ the paper demonstrates that supporters of social values often struggle to

Heritage-making in the capitalocene: deconstructing fishing heritage and regeneration in an English fishing port

4 June 2023

This paper investigates how heritage-led regeneration has transformed North Shields Fish Quay, a town in North East England historically known for its large deep-sea trawling fleets. Following the collapse of the trawling industry, ongoing fisheries crises, and unmet Brexit promises, fishing heritage has become a valued tool for social and economic development. However, this utilisation of heritage presents both opportunities and threats. Situated at the intersection of contemporary archaeology and critical heritage studies, the paper employs archaeological ethnography and critical discourse analysis to explore the material and discursive processes of

Relatório do Grupo de Trabalho sobre a Rede Portuguesa de Museus

1 June 2023

The report discusses the future strategy of the Portuguese Museum Network (RPM) and emphasises the importance of not altering the network’s nature but rather addressing key challenges to fulfil its mission. The Working Group on the Portuguese Museum Network (WG/RPM) was given the task of presenting a “proposal for a new strategic positioning of the RPM, taking into account the current national context of the development of geographical and thematic networks of museums and national networks of other cultural facilities, as well as the necessary increase of articulations with international

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