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Commonlands. Cultural community mapping in alpine areas

24 November 2021

This analysis describes the participatory governance initiatives undertaken in Val-Grande National Park, focusing on community mapping of cultural and natural heritage features across 10 municipalities. Through engaging residents in mapping activities, including interviews, image collection, and dialogue sessions, the project aimed to raise awareness and promote sustainable local development. The resulting Commonlands Map and individual community maps, integrated into a shared digital archive, serve as valuable resources for preserving and showcasing the region’s heritage. The initiative facilitated over 60 meetings, involving locals in planning and delivering community walks to highlight

Archive for an Inclusive City

24 November 2021

This content outlines a collaborative initiative between DIG IT UP and the Rotterdam City’s Archive, focusing on the preservation and sharing of intangible heritage in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Despite the large collection of the Rotterdam City Archive, part of the city’s intangible heritage was overlooked by formal government records, with memories, stories and oral traditions at risk of being lost as citizens were not sufficiently involved in heritage collection, preservation and dissemination. The initiative involved the identification and implementation of a digital tool to facilitate the collection and sharing of

Bulwark Heritage Centre. From former city gate into a new public space

23 November 2021

Discover the transformative heritage project in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, focusing on the restoration of the St. John’s bulwark and the creation of a heritage and visitors centre. The project showcases a combination of traditional restoration techniques and modern design elements, ensuring the preservation of historical structures while meeting contemporary needs. The initiative, primarily financed by the Municipality Fortifications Development Programme and the European Regional Development Fund, highlights the importance of community involvement and sustainable heritage management. By leasing the management of the space to an association of heritage volunteers, the project

Budapest100 Community Festival: Exploring built heritage to strengthen communities

23 November 2021

This text delves into the Budapest100 Community Festival, an annual two-day festival which engages residents and volunteers to celebrate the city’s rich built heritage, fostering social connections and community cohesion. By showcasing tangible and intangible heritage associated with Budapest’s built environment, the festival aims to combat social isolation and enhance local cultural offerings. Through guided visits of houses, visitors and residents share stories, knowledge, and experiences, creating a platform for dialogue on urban issues and potential solutions. The festival serves as a catalyst for community gatherings beyond its duration, sustaining

Sub‐ns‐pulsed laser cleaning of an archaeological bone from the Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain: a case study

13 November 2021

The article discusses the application of laser technology for cleaning archaeological artefacts, focusing on a Pleistocene bear bone sample from Sierra de Atapuerca. The study utilised an 800 ps pulsed near IR laser to interact with contamination and deteriorated layers on the bone surface. By operating the laser in burst mode, the researchers identified laser parameters that effectively removed contaminants without damaging the bone surface. A laser irradiance threshold of 0.20 GW/cm^2 was determined to prevent damage to the bone sample during cleaning. The study highlighted the importance of selecting

The Europeana climate action manifesto

11 November 2021

This Manifesto outlines how the Europeana Initiative will advocate for and embed working practices that minimise the digital cultural heritage sector’s impact on the climate and environment. It reflects on the need to ensure that the cultural heritage sector’s digital transformation is environmentally efficient and sustainable, and sets out a number of guiding principles on how to plan, collaborate, operate and advocate in ecologically responsible ways. Concrete steps covered include embedding eco-thinking, setting standards for managing resources and measuring progress; learning and sharing knowledge together, and working towards common solutions,

Stiluri Arhitecturale în București – Ghid online pentru tineret

8 November 2021

“Architectural Styles in Bucharest” is an online guide launched by the Cultural Association “Heritage for the Future” in 2021. This online tool is mainly addressed to students from grades VII – XII, proposing visits to 20 architectural sites in Bucharest. The young readers are meant to discover how to identify architectural styles, what characteristics define them, whether there are similar buildings outside of Romania, while acquiring a new specialised vocabulary. The young generation is encouraged to discover the rich architecture Bucharest has to offer on foot, during their daily walks.

Accessibilty of Cultural Heritage: Session at the 9th Informed Cities Froum

5 November 2021

This session of Informed Cities Forum delves into the intersection of heritage, accessibility, and cultural preservation within the European context. It explores the impact of electric mobility on heritage sites and historical centres across Europe, highlighting the need to address accessibility in the face of this shift. It emphasises the importance of making cultural heritage and digital culture accessible to all, framing it as a fundamental human right. It discusses the efforts of organisations such as Acta Vista in France, Acesso Cultura in Portugal, and Liminal Access to Culture in

The Role of Culture in Climate Resilient Development

5 November 2021

This comprehensive report delves into the vital role of culture in climate-resilient development, offering a diverse array of case studies from cities and local governments worldwide. It presents a detailed exploration of cultural policies, sustainable cities, and climate resilience, addressing the full spectrum of the 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report emphasizes the significance of international cultural relations in promoting sustainable development, highlighting the dissemination of culture as a crucial aspect of local implementation of Agenda 21 for culture. It underscores the importance of cultural rights, heritage, diversity,

O serviço educativo do Museu Calouste Gulbenkian: Estratégias de mediação cultural

1 November 2021

Titled “The educational service of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum: Cultural Mediation Strategies”, this dissertation aims to analyse the educational service of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum as a case study and investigate the cultural mediation strategies developed by this service in the creation of spaces for dialogue. From the conceptual framework and empirical research, which consisted in the observation of eight activities integrated in the Gulbenkian Descobrir program and the conduction of seven interviews with the cultural mediators of this service, we conclude that the educational service of the Calouste Gulbenkian

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