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Binckhorst The Hague https://lnkd.in/gtP3prJh Through a framework for the public space and urbanisation, development of the area can be realised in different phases. With every step, greening and enhancing the public space goes hand in hand with urbanisation. Thus, urbanisation develops along with greenery within Binckhorst.

Our spectral geographies special issue paper in Tourism Geographies is now in print. Thank you to my brilliant coauthors Gerti Szili and Gareth Butler for a very enjoyable collaboration 😊 Thank you also to Nitasha Sharma, Anna Martini, and Dallen Timothy for giving our paper a shot! Our paper, "From Port Misery to Post-Misery? Spectral-geographies and exorcising ‘ghosts’ in Port Adelaide" is available open access here: https://lnkd.in/dMpNTyCt Abstract: Through an interpretivist and hauntological approach, our study explores how self-guided ghost walks use ‘spectral-geographies’ to reconcile problematic colonial histories while simultaneously supporting urban regeneration goals. To achieve this, Port Adelaide was selected as our study context. Port Adelaide, founded in 1837 as the Crown Colony of South Australia’s first port, was quickly plagued with numerous challenges, earning it the colloquial title of ‘Port Misery’. While its fortunes waxed and waned over the decades, the port fell out of use in 1970 and quickly plunged into disarray, characterised by abandoned shopfronts, derelict buildings and social malaise, subsequently resurrecting its ‘Port Misery’ epithet. To reverse its misfortune, a series of state-led and public-private regeneration projects were initiated from the 1970s, however, each ultimately ended in failure. Despite this, another ambitious 15-year renewal plan was launched in 2012 where the spectre of decline is interred by redevelopment visions inspiriting the Port’s maritime history and heritage. While Port Adelaide may be haunted by its dark colonial history and repeated failings to regenerate, paradoxically, the government-sanctioned ghost tour narratives, may in fact exorcise its past as ‘Port Misery’ and positively inform goals to develop the Port as a progressive and innovative ‘Post-Misery’ place. #PortAdelaide #Australia #Hauntology #GhostWalk #DarkTourism #regeneration #urban #TourismGeography

🌍 Our historic areas and urban landscapes are more than collections of buildings—they hold the cultural identity, history, and heartbeat of the communities within them, connecting past and present in ways that shape who we are. The Washington Charter (ICOMOS, 1987) reminds us that managing these areas should integrate with social and economic development to keep enriching the lives of those who call them home. But what does this look like in action? It means designing cities that prioritize people, preserving green spaces rather than erasing them, and ensuring heritage management fosters a future where history and modernity coexist harmoniously to meet people's everyday, real needs. As we move forward with heritage development, the question remains: Are we building cities that truly serve the values attributed to these spaces and the communities they’re meant for? Let’s advocate for a development approach that respects where we’ve come from as we shape where we’re headed. 🌿🏙️ Image: al-Ashraf Street, al-Khalifa area – October 2024 #HeritageManagement #HistoricPreservation #SustainableDevelopment #FutureOfCities #HistoricCairo

We are proud to announce that Cultural Spaces and EVOQ Strategies have been honoured with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals Award of Excellence for their work on the Heritage and Sustainability Report for the Exchange District in Winnipeg. The Heritage and Sustainability Report for the Exchange District BIZ explores how to effectively manage a historic environment within a modern, evolving urban landscape. The report focuses on integrating heritage conservation with sustainability, recognizing Winnipeg’s heritage as a valuable asset for the future. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/e9Cqfyj7 #winnipeg #manitoba

How do we reconcile our ambition for a sustainable future with the preservation of historic estates? Join the discussion on finding harmony between tradition and innovation. Read Nick Corbett's report https://ow.ly/mXBB50Rr186

Making a presentation on the theme "Private Sector-Led Urban Property Development: Characteristics, Challenges and Opportunities" at the ZIEA National Land Conference held on 12-23 June 2024 in Livingstone.

Really helpful to have the evidence to prove what many (all) those who work in heritage already know.

Indigenous Urbanism is Leading in North America The Sen̓áḵw project in Vancouver is arguably the boldest and most transformative project in North America, built on indigenous land, much to the dismay of the local NIMBYs. Perhaps the beginning of a massive wave of new American urbanism

🎓 Meet Xuelei Zhang, a recent PhD graduate from IHS! Her research, titled "Navigating Urban Growth and Heritage," addresses the challenge of balancing urban #development with #heritage #conservation. 🏙️ In her thesis, Xuelei examined the evolving relationship between urban conservation and redevelopment in mainland China, highlighting #sustainable strategies that balance these priorities in rapidly developing nations. Her three-dimensional framework helps to identify factors promoting and constraining this #balance, paving the way for future urban planners to create cities that honour their past while embracing the future. 📢 Inspired by Xuelei's journey? Find out more about her time at IHS and start your own journey today! https://lnkd.in/dyCrzsp4

"Preserving our past to secure our future." Politistica, the esteemed #artconservation and #heritagetraining centre has been at the forefront of preserving and managing cultural heritage since 2000. With rich experience in preservation, conservation, and cultural management, we offer a diverse range of advanced services. 🏛🌐 From drafting and submitting studies and managing project financing to supervising and executing restoration works, we ensure the utmost care and precision in every project. Our specialisation and extensive collaboration with university research laboratories equip us with the tools and expertise to tackle any restoration or maintenance challenge. We believe proper cultural management is critical in arts, heritage preservation and promotion. ✅ #culturalheritage #conservation #restoration #πολιτιστικήκληρονομιά #συντήρησηαρχαιοτήτων