GDRC's Urban Sphere   Urban Heritage and Conservation

So what do we gain from preserving and managing heritage assets? What are the externalities of heritage conservation?

onserving urban heritage - historical buildings, festivals, art forms, dance, music, sculpture etc. - may seem less of a priority compared to more pressing issues such as infrastrcture development, poverty alleviation or job creation. But effective conservation of heritage resources not only help in revitalizing the local economy of cities, but also brings about a sense of city identity and belonging to its residents. This programme explores the various dimensions of heritage conservation from an urban perspective ... Did you know? 18 April: World Heritage Day 27 Sept.: World Tourism Day

International Institutions and Organizations Conventions, Conclusions and Citations Programmes, Initiatives and Networks

Highlights of GDRC Research	Prioritizing Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region Mediation for Urban Conservation: The Case of Imai-cho, Japan More documents available at: GDRC's Document Repository   on heritage conservation     Currently, GDRC is focussing on the role that heritage conservation and management plays in overall urban development, with specific reference to urban tourism and economic development.
Elsewhere on GDRC	Sustainable Tourism

GDRC is a member of the Asian Academy of Heritage Management