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  • “Lojas com História”: uma perspetiva para o futuro

    This dissertation aims to evaluate the “Lojas com História” project, questioning its victories and defeats, and trying to verify if in the creation of this “model” — comparable to others like Barcelona’s one — one can find inspiration for a problem that spreads across the country and internationally. At the beginning of the decade of the XXI century, Lisbon becomes an important center of world tourism. If this new situation brings dividends, it also implies a change of social and economic partners as they existed until then. This tourism, which

    Rise: From One Island to Another

    Immerse yourself in a poetic expedition as two islanders, Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner from the Marshall Islands and Aka Niviâna from Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), intricately connect their experiences with melting glaciers and rising sea levels. Through the medium of poetry, they eloquently showcase the profound linkages between their homelands, offering a poignant reflection on the shared challenges presented by climate change. The video provides a nuanced perspective on the vast yet interconnected nature of our world, emphasising the interdependence that transcends geographical distances. While the scientific understanding of climate change and its

    Embracing change: how cultural resilience is increased through cultural heritage

    Explore the dynamic relationship between cultural heritage and resilience in the context of European heritage preservation. The document delves into the concept of cultural resilience and its role in sustaining heritage for future generations. It highlights the importance of adapting and transforming heritage to absorb disturbances and promote societal resilience. Archaeological sites and monuments in particular are widely perceived to be vulnerable and subjected to growing risks of deliberate destruction, e.g. in the context of armed conflicts. At the same time, it has become a familiar claim that cultural heritage

    Salvaguarda e preservação do Património Edificado em núcleos urbanos antigos: uma reflexão sobre a reabilitação estrutural de edifícios tradicionais em alvenaria de pedra

    This article reflects on the current state of the structural rehabilitation processes of the traditional stone masonry buildings, which make up the old urban centres, not only in Portugal but throughout Mediterranean Europe. It is understood that their constructive technology, different from the one that has been used in more recent decades, requires specific knowledge, approaches and methodologies, under penalty of compromising the historical authenticity and structural security of this heritage with under informed interventions. The text delves into the importance of preserving the Built Heritage in old urban centres,

    ROCK Circle

    ROCK stands for Regeneration and Optimisation of Cultural heritage in creative and Knowledge cities. This European funded project focuses on historic city centres as extraordinary laboratories to demonstrate how Cultural Heritage can be a powerful engine of regeneration, sustainable development and economic growth for the whole city. ROCK believes that cultural heritage should not be static, a vestige of the past only to be preserved, but can be a driving force to bring a new creative energy to cities. Using the past can help build urban futures. The project relies

    Restaurar nuestro pasado. Avanzar en el futuro

    This publication delves into the significance of the European Heritage in the context of Aragón, focusing on key themes such as cultural preservation, historical memory, and the promotion of democratic values. It emphasizes the region’s commitment to managing and preserving its rich cultural heritage, including World Heritage Sites and rock art findings. The document highlights the importance of the Camino de Santiago as a cultural and economic asset, as well as the region’s dedication to safeguarding the Mediterranean diet as part of its cultural heritage. Furthermore, the publication underscores Aragón’s

    European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2018

    This annual publication includes descriptions, jury citations and contact details on the winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards. In 2018, 29 laureates from 17 countries were recognised for their exemplary accomplishments in conservation, research, dedicated service, and education, training and awareness-raising. As a contribution to the European Year of Cultural Heritage, in 2018 the Awards put special emphasis on the European added value of the selected heritage achievements Among the outstanding European heritage success stories awarded in 2018 we can find the rehabilitation of a Byzantine

    Fast Forward Heritage

    This document outlines principles and actions aimed at establishing a forward-looking legacy for the European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH). It provides strategic guidance for future European policies and programmes to ensure a dynamic approach to culture and cultural heritage. The EYCH facilitated rich exchanges among cultural heritage experts and European and national institutions, fostering improved inter-institutional and cross-sectoral collaborations. It also facilitated a deeper understanding of the points of convergence between actors active in the cultural heritage field, thereby delineating the scope for joint European action. The recommendations in

    En avant le Patrimoine !

    This document outlines principles and actions aimed at establishing a forward-looking legacy for the European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH). It provides strategic guidance for future European policies and programmes to ensure a dynamic approach to culture and cultural heritage. The EYCH facilitated rich exchanges among cultural heritage experts and European and national institutions, fostering improved inter-institutional and cross-sectoral collaborations. It also facilitated a deeper understanding of the points of convergence between actors active in the cultural heritage field, thereby delineating the scope for joint European action. The recommendations in

    Guidelines for sustainable adaptive reuse for cultural heritage

    This resource offers a comprehensive approach to sustainable adaptive reuse within historic urban centres. Emphasising the circular urban system concept, it positions cultural heritage at the core of sustainable development, advocating for its integration into economic, environmental, and social realms. The guidelines cater to a diverse audience, aiming to both inform the ROCK project community and engage a broader spectrum of stakeholders. By showcasing successful implementations from ROCK cities, these guidelines offer valuable examples and key takeaways, facilitating the replication of adaptive reuse projects. Central to its approach is the

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