CONSERVING URBAN HERITAGE In India

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1 CONSERVING URBAN HERITAGE In India by: Divay Gupta, Principal Director Prepared by: Architectural Heritage Division, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Nov 2014

2 H E R I T A G E D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N F O R V A R A N A S I HERITAGE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES IN INDIA : Lack of Strong Legislative Frameworks especially if building under private Ownership. Heritage as non- priority in Planning Lack of Awareness for Heritage Value. Limited Technical Conservation Expertise. Historic Buildings Vs Areas Issues. Difference in Letter & Implementation. Limited institutions in Conservation Lack of Partnerships Coordination required with many Depts & agencies Architectural Heritage Division, INTACH December 09

3 H E R I T A G E D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N F O R V A R A N A S I Architectural Heritage Division, INTACH December 09 Road Widening

4 Architectural Heritage Division, INTACH December 09 H E R I T A G E D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N F O R V A R A N A S I Haveli Under Demolition for real estate speculation

5 H E R I T A G E D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N F O R V A R A N A S I New Additions Division of Properties Architectural Heritage Division, INTACH December 09

6 Architectural Heritage Division, INTACH December 09 H E R I T A G E D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N F O R V A R A N A S I Guidelines for Urban Conservation Heritage as Development Engine. Step 1 Identification Listing of heritage in city, Heritage Zones, Grading, Boundaries Research & participation Step 2 Designation Master Plans, Zonal Plans, Heritage Regulations, Guidelines, Bye- Laws,. Conservation projects Streetscape, Reuse, restoration, Urban Controls. Step 3 Manage: Conservation & Development Restoration & Reuse Implementation, setting up of Heritage cells, Incentives, HR training etc, Heritage tourism, Impact assessments

7 Architectural Heritage Division, INTACH December 09 H E R I T A G E D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N F O R V A R A N A S I Project Interventions in Historic areas Conservation Planning Services & Facilities Traffic control Zoning Regulations & Building Controls Maintenance of Green areas & Water Bodies Streetscaping -Street furniture & Signage Reuse of Heritage Buildings Development of Local Economy

8 H E R I T A G E D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N F O R V A R A N A S I Architectural Heritage Division, INTACH December 09 LEVELS OF INTERVENTIONS Revitalisation / Regeneration SOHO NY, Edinburgh Design in Context Bilbao, Spain Design & urban control in Heritage precincts BATH UK, Rome. Washington DC Urban Design : - Greenwich Dome London Redevelopment / Renewal Water front Thames London, Medina Tunisia, Istanbul Turkey, Yzad Iran

9 Architectural Heritage Division, INTACH December 09 H E R I T A G E D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N F O R V A R A N A S I Good Practices In Urban Conservation Institutional Infrastructure for Urban Heritage: Creation of institutional frameworks/structures by the local government to support preservation/awareness of heritage in cities including policies, legislation, regulation; Integration of Heritage in Urban Planning Framework: Using heritage as a resource for urban development and ensuring its protection and conservation through planning policies, programs and planning. Revitalization of urban heritage through urban renewal: Undertaking heritage preservation and revitalization projects in historic area/ precinct/streets/ markets/ public spaces with special heritage character in the overall urban renewal context; Community /Stakeholder Participation Approach: Taking into account relevant interest groups interests, and mobilization and participation of different stakeholder groups in urban cultural heritage conservation projects and management; Generating Awareness of Heritage: Conducting awareness programmes on the need and importance of safeguarding heritage by involving all sections of the society including local community, public, agencies, stakeholders and various professionals.

10 Architectural Heritage Division, INTACH December 09 H E R I T A G E D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N F O R V A R A N A S I Thank you Divay Gupta, Principal Director, Architectural Heritage Division Conservation Architect M Arch, Conservation (SPA), M. Heritage Management (Univ of Birmingham) Certificate courses on conservation from ICCROM, divaygupta@gmail.com