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Gaining World Heritage (WH) status inserts a historic site onto a global stage, providing a serie... more Gaining World Heritage (WH) status inserts a historic site onto a global stage, providing a series of benefits such as access to international technical and financial resources, touristic promotion, and stimulus to the local economy. However, receiving this title may do more harm than good, as it upsets the delicate balance between promoting and preserving the historic place. Under political and economic pressure, the title may affect the local social dynamic and contribute to weakening cultural integrity and local identity, consequently undermining livelihoods. In Latin American contexts, this contradiction can be detrimental to local sustainability. Are people prepared to defend their heritage? How do local inhabitants and other involved parties perceive the WH status? What needs to be done to improve social participation aiming to reinforce identities, capacitating and empowering local communities so that they can better practice their role in the process of preservation? Address...
The following essay emerged as a reflection of the authors based on their professional and academ... more The following essay emerged as a reflection of the authors based on their professional and academic experience working with the development and implementation of preservation programs in several historical centers in Latin America. The purpose of this article is to contextualize the process of listing a historical urban center as a World Heritage site through the United Nations for Education, Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO) and the fundamental role of local communities in achieving the proper preservation of these environments.
The following essay emerged as a reflection of the authors based on their professional and academ... more The following essay emerged as a reflection of the authors based on their professional and academic experience working with the development and implementation of preservation programs in several historical centers in Latin America. The purpose of this article is to contextualize the process of listing a historical urban center as a World Heritage site through the United Nations for Education, Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO) and the fundamental role of local communities in achieving the proper preservation of these environments.
Gaining World Heritage (WH) status inserts a historic site onto a global stage, providing a serie... more Gaining World Heritage (WH) status inserts a historic site onto a global stage, providing a series of benefits such as access to international technical and financial resources, touristic promotion, and stimulus to the local economy. However, receiving this title may do more harm than good, as it upsets the delicate balance between promoting and preserving the historic place. Under political and economic pressure, the title may affect the local social dynamic and contribute to weakening cultural integrity and local identity, consequently undermining livelihoods. In Latin American contexts, this contradiction can be detrimental to local sustainability. Are people prepared to defend their heritage? How do local inhabitants and other involved parties perceive the WH status? What needs to be done to improve social participation aiming to reinforce identities, capacitating and empowering local communities so that they can better practice their role in the process of preservation? Address...
Full article, p.31 Karla Penna and Jose Hernando Torres Flechas
espanol�Porque patrimonio tambien eres tu, y esta en tus manos apreciarlo, valorarlo y divulgarlo... more espanol�Porque patrimonio tambien eres tu, y esta en tus manos apreciarlo, valorarlo y divulgarlo�� es la primera escala de aproximacion real y de apropiacion que permite sensibilizarnos ante las expresiones y manifestaciones del patrimonio construido. Al darle la relevancia al individuo como protagonista y esencia de la existencia del patrimonio en sus tres escenarios (memoria, territorio y comunidad) se puede lograr que los procesos de preservacion en estos tiempos de cambio se conviertan en el reto principal para las comunidades en pro de unir esfuerzos y consolidar su verdadera identidad; expresion que se enriquece al contrastarse con la diversidad de nuevas culturas y lugares pero manteniendo vigente su esencia y sus raices. El Programa de Vigias del Patrimonio es una estrategia de participacion ciudadana que genera un verdadero sentido de pertenencia, facilita la convivencia y conduce al respeto del patrimonio comun y al reconocimiento de los deberes y derechos ciudadanos. Eng...
Gaining World Heritage (WH) status inserts a historic site onto a global stage, providing a serie... more Gaining World Heritage (WH) status inserts a historic site onto a global stage, providing a series of benefits such as access to international technical and financial resources, touristic promotion, and stimulus to the local economy. However, receiving this title may do more harm than good, as it upsets the delicate balance between promoting and preserving the historic place. Under political and economic pressure, the title may affect the local social dynamic and contribute to weakening cultural integrity and local identity, consequently undermining livelihoods. In Latin American contexts, this contradiction can be detrimental to local sustainability. Are people prepared to defend their heritage? How do local inhabitants and other involved parties perceive the WH status? What needs to be done to improve social participation aiming to reinforce identities, capacitating and empowering local communities so that they can better practice their role in the process of preservation? Address...
Gaining World Heritage (WH) status inserts a historic site onto a global stage, providing a serie... more Gaining World Heritage (WH) status inserts a historic site onto a global stage, providing a series of benefits such as access to international technical and financial resources, touristic promotion, and stimulus to the local economy. However, receiving this title may do more harm than good, as it upsets the delicate balance between promoting and preserving the historic place. Under political and economic pressure, the title may affect the local social dynamic and contribute to weakening cultural integrity and local identity, consequently undermining livelihoods. In Latin American contexts, this contradiction can be detrimental to local sustainability. Are people prepared to defend their heritage? How do local inhabitants and other involved parties perceive the WH status? What needs to be done to improve social participation aiming to reinforce identities, capacitating and empowering local communities so that they can better practice their role in the process of preservation? Address...
The following essay emerged as a reflection of the authors based on their professional and academ... more The following essay emerged as a reflection of the authors based on their professional and academic experience working with the development and implementation of preservation programs in several historical centers in Latin America. The purpose of this article is to contextualize the process of listing a historical urban center as a World Heritage site through the United Nations for Education, Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO) and the fundamental role of local communities in achieving the proper preservation of these environments.
The following essay emerged as a reflection of the authors based on their professional and academ... more The following essay emerged as a reflection of the authors based on their professional and academic experience working with the development and implementation of preservation programs in several historical centers in Latin America. The purpose of this article is to contextualize the process of listing a historical urban center as a World Heritage site through the United Nations for Education, Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO) and the fundamental role of local communities in achieving the proper preservation of these environments.
Gaining World Heritage (WH) status inserts a historic site onto a global stage, providing a serie... more Gaining World Heritage (WH) status inserts a historic site onto a global stage, providing a series of benefits such as access to international technical and financial resources, touristic promotion, and stimulus to the local economy. However, receiving this title may do more harm than good, as it upsets the delicate balance between promoting and preserving the historic place. Under political and economic pressure, the title may affect the local social dynamic and contribute to weakening cultural integrity and local identity, consequently undermining livelihoods. In Latin American contexts, this contradiction can be detrimental to local sustainability. Are people prepared to defend their heritage? How do local inhabitants and other involved parties perceive the WH status? What needs to be done to improve social participation aiming to reinforce identities, capacitating and empowering local communities so that they can better practice their role in the process of preservation? Address...
Full article, p.31 Karla Penna and Jose Hernando Torres Flechas
espanol�Porque patrimonio tambien eres tu, y esta en tus manos apreciarlo, valorarlo y divulgarlo... more espanol�Porque patrimonio tambien eres tu, y esta en tus manos apreciarlo, valorarlo y divulgarlo�� es la primera escala de aproximacion real y de apropiacion que permite sensibilizarnos ante las expresiones y manifestaciones del patrimonio construido. Al darle la relevancia al individuo como protagonista y esencia de la existencia del patrimonio en sus tres escenarios (memoria, territorio y comunidad) se puede lograr que los procesos de preservacion en estos tiempos de cambio se conviertan en el reto principal para las comunidades en pro de unir esfuerzos y consolidar su verdadera identidad; expresion que se enriquece al contrastarse con la diversidad de nuevas culturas y lugares pero manteniendo vigente su esencia y sus raices. El Programa de Vigias del Patrimonio es una estrategia de participacion ciudadana que genera un verdadero sentido de pertenencia, facilita la convivencia y conduce al respeto del patrimonio comun y al reconocimiento de los deberes y derechos ciudadanos. Eng...
Gaining World Heritage (WH) status inserts a historic site onto a global stage, providing a serie... more Gaining World Heritage (WH) status inserts a historic site onto a global stage, providing a series of benefits such as access to international technical and financial resources, touristic promotion, and stimulus to the local economy. However, receiving this title may do more harm than good, as it upsets the delicate balance between promoting and preserving the historic place. Under political and economic pressure, the title may affect the local social dynamic and contribute to weakening cultural integrity and local identity, consequently undermining livelihoods. In Latin American contexts, this contradiction can be detrimental to local sustainability. Are people prepared to defend their heritage? How do local inhabitants and other involved parties perceive the WH status? What needs to be done to improve social participation aiming to reinforce identities, capacitating and empowering local communities so that they can better practice their role in the process of preservation? Address...