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09 October 2017
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What's new in HerO project? What is happening on the ground? HerO 'Heritage as Opportunity' is one of the URBACT projects which are currently in their implementation phase and that will end in 2011. Its nine partners have been working for two years on integrated and innovative management strategies for historic urban landscapes. The URBACT HerO project has published its PDF icon Download HerO_Newsletter_AUGUST_2010.pdf (2.35 MB) providing up-to-date information on the latest project meetings, recent events and publications. Read the HerO Newsletter!
 

The rapidly changing basic conditions of modern times pose a big challenge on the management of historic towns in Europe. This imbalance of progress and the preservation of the historic urban fabric often result in either economic stagnancy or the loss of cultural heritage values and with it the loss of identity.

In this context, the URBACT project HerO led by the City of Regensburg is looking for joint, effective and sustainable solutions in the field of cultural heritage and urban development. Indeed, HerO's main objective is facilitating the right balance between the preservation of built cultural heritage and the sustainable, future-proof socio-economic development of historic towns in order to strengthen their attractiveness and competitiveness. Emphasis is placed on managing conflicting usage interests and capitalising the potential of cultural heritage assets for economic, social and cultural activities. 

You will discover in this first edition of the HerO newsletter articles on:

  • HerO Expert Workshop in Vilnius entitled 'Visual integrity of historic urban landscapes' which was held on 9-11 May 2010.
  • Presentation of the HerO partners' Local Action Plans at the 2010 Regions for Economic Change Conference in Brussels.
  • HerO's latest publications and upcoming events announcements.

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