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A Good Practice Charter C.H.O.R.U.S. Network A Good Practice Charter FOREWORD As lead-partner of the CHORUS Network and managing authority of the URBAN II Programme in our region, the city of Bastia has actively participated for some years in the implementation of trans-national cooperation programmes. Bastia, the only one of the 9 French URBAN sites whose heritage development has been approved as eligible, wished to compare its experience with that of other European cities; the opportunity provided by the URBACT Programme inspired it to propose the creation of this thematic network. CHORUS made it possible for 14 cities of various sizes to work together and to discover that the problems they face are quite similar: refurbishing old city centres, and improving the quality of life in the cities. The conclusions drawn from the projects that were discussed within the CHORUS network will contribute to future refl ections in the cities. They will be a source of new ideas for solutions to problems experienced in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, and will provide an original approach to economic development. CHORUS must now respond to major European challenges with its community based grassroots approach. Jean-Baptiste RAFFALLI Deputy Mayor of Bastia for Heritage This document was prepared by the city of Bastia with the active participation of all the network partners, and summarised by François GUIGUET, architect, thematic expert of the CHORUS network. PREFACE Three years of work, eight seminars, meetings, documents, case studies, lively debates, exemplary projects... all of this was part of the CHORUS network experience. The idea of discussing the development of cultural heritage in all its forms, and the impact it has on the development of a city, may have seemed utopian at fi rst, perhaps even diffi cult; but it turned out to be rich in complex and varied teachings. All of Bastia’s partner cities - Toledo, Graz, Siracusa, Naples, Cosenza, Vila do Conde, Volos, Foggia, Ourense, Anderlecht, Belfast, Gerona and Krakow - played an active part in defi ning the meaning of our work. Before long, in spite of all the diff erences, a group sense had emerged. It is no doubt true that only an integrated approach that encompasses all the issues can lead to solutions that bring about the harmonious development of a city; but a sectoral study of economic, social and cultural development through heritage development has made it possible to highlight the eff ects. Beyond all the work that the cities contributed, beyond the policies implemented by each project, the CHORUS network is a group of people. People who are deeply involved in the future of their cities, who are active and available, and who over the past three years have generously contributed time and energy to give life to this network. To each and every one - many thanks! Fernande MAESTRACCI Director of Heritage, City of Bastia Coordinator of the CHORUS Network CONTENTS Pages Introduction 11 Theme 01/ Inventories and scientifi c documentation: detailed knowledge for better 13 development 14 Theme 02/ Training: a core issue in development 15 Theme 03/ Protection, development and regeneration: a diffi cult balance 17 Theme 04/ Specifi c funding for heritage restoration 18 Theme 05/ A cultural approach to urban regeneration: a new dimension of sustainable development 19 Theme 06/ Heritage and economic development 20 Theme 07/ Heritage and society 21 Theme 08/ Modern architecture as an instrument for heritage development 22 Theme 09/ Industrial heritage - memory and change: a new development tool Conclusion 23 6 THE BASTIA SEMINAR 25 Opening remarks 1.1 Presentation by the City of Bastia (Jean-François Leandri) : 29 Conversion of the monastery of Sant’Angelo into premises for community projects with a strong social and economic impact 1.2 Presentation by the City of Bastia (Caroline Paoli and Ewa Poli) : 29 The church of St Charles: an innovative presentation with a strong impact on public awareness of restoration 1.3 Presentation by the city of Anderlecht (Didier Van Ingelgem) : 30 Introduction to the city of Anderlecht 1.4 Presentation by the city of Bastia (Jean-François Leandri) : 30 Introduction to the city of Bastia 1.5 Presentation by the city of Belfast (Roisin McDonough) : 31 Introduction to the city of Belfast 1.6 Presentation by the city of Cosenza (Leonardo Acri) : 31 Introduction to the city of Cosenza 1.7 Krakow joined the network in November 2004 32 Introduction to the city of Krakow 1.8 Presentation by the city of Foggia (Gloria Fazia) : 32 Introduction to the city of Foggia 1.9 Presentation by the city of Girona (Joan Pluma Vilanova): 32 Introduction to the city of Girona 1.10 Presentation of the city of Graz (Alexander Ferstl) : 33 Introduction to the city of Graz 1.11 Presentation by the city of Naples (Gaetano Mollura) : 33 Introduction to the city of Naples 1.12 Presentation by the city of Ourense (Jose Ramon Sanchez) : 34 Introduction to the city of Ourense 1.13 Presentation by the city of Siracusa (Sergio Campanella) : 34 Introduction to the city of Siracusa 1.14 Presentation by the city of Toledo (Jose Luis Rubio Rojo) : 35 Introduction to the city of Toledo 1.15 Presentation by the city of Vila do Conde (Manuel Maia Gomes) : 35 Introduction to the city of Vila do Conde 1.16 Presentation of the city of Volos (Vasilis Sgouris) 35 Introduction to the city of Volos THE TOLEDO SEMINAR Background notes : Training - a core issue in development / Scientifi c approaches 36 and training for heritage activities in the context of integrated schemes 2.1 Presentation by the city of Toledo (Juan Carlos Fernandes Layos) : 39 L’Escuela Taller (pilot school in Toledo) 2.2 Presentation by the city of Bastia (Florence Cagninacci) : 39 Training for heritage jobs in France: higher level programmes 2.3 Presentation by the city of Bastia (Pierre-Pascal Piacentini) : 40 The unique system of «compagnonnage» 2.4 Presentation by the city of Krakow (Natalia Biernat and Halina Rojkowska-Tasak) 41 Revitalization and preservation in Krakow 2.5 Presentation by the city of Bastia (Michel-Edouard Nigaglioni) : 41 The contents of scientifi c and technical inventories 2.6 Presentation by the city of Bastia (Audrey Giuliani) : 42 Research as a tool for heritage development 2.7 Presentation by the city of Toledo (Ignacio Alvarez-Ahedo et Leonardo Blanco) : 42 Monitoring Toledo’s old town, and the data base system 2.8 Presentation by the city of Siracusa (Sergio Campanella) : 43 Management of restoration projects in the old centre of Siracusa 2.9 Presentation by the city of Naples (Giancarlo Ferulano): 43 The complex rehabilitation of a square in the old city centre of Naples 2.10 Presentation by the city of Toledo (Gervasio Fernandez Riol) : 44 The role of the Consortium in the restoration of the old town in Toledo. 7 THE VILA DO CONDE SEMINAR Background notes : Cultural identity as a dimension of urban development 45 3.1 Presentation by the city of Vila do Conde (Miguel Sousa) : 46 Training in urban development in Vila do Conde 3.2 Presentation by the city of Vila do Conde (Paolo Costa Pinto) : 47 Integrated structures in Vila do Conde: the municipal archaeological laboratory 3.3 Presentation by the city of Vila do Conde (Maria Leonor Macedo) : 47 Conversion of the old Casino into the Municipal Youth Centre 3.4 Presentation by the city of Vila do Conde (Miguel Figuereido) : 48 An art restoration business in Vila do Conde 3.5 Presentation by the city of Vila do Conde (Manuel Maia Gomes) : 48 The customs house and shipyard museum: an interpretive centre 3.6 Presentation by the city of Vila do Conde (Manuel Maia Gomes) : 49 The lace museum 3.7 Presentation by the city of Vila do Conde (Manuel Maia Gomes) : 49 Conversion of the old prison into a Centre for science and life (Centre de la science vivante) 3.8 Presentation by the city of Bastia (Véronique Vancoillie) : 50 OPAH in Bastia: specific funding for restoration 3.9 Presentation by the city of Graz (Alexander Ferstl) : 50 The inner-city conservation fund: a tool to boost private investment 3.10 Presentation by the city of Siracusa (Sergio Campanella) : 51 Developing Siracusa’s old town: problems and projects THE BELFAST SEMINAR Background notes : Heritage and social ties 52 4.1 Presentation by the city of Belfast (Roisin McDonough) : 54 Belfast moves on: letting go of conflicts in a city of many communities 4.2 Presentation by the city of Belfast (Conor Shields): 54 Peace walls: from preventive separation to intercultural expression 4.3 Presentation by the city of Belfast (Moya Hinds): 55 Conway Mill, a social and economic experiment on an old industrial site 4.4 Presentation by the city of Belfast (Conor Shields): 56 The New Belfast Community Arts Initiative - using art to promote reconciliation 4.5 Presentation by the city of Belfast (Kyle Alexander) : 57 Laganside - a large-scale urban regeneration and reconstruction plan 4.6 Presentation by the city of Belfast (Sean Kelly) : 58 The Festival in the Cathedral Quarter 4.7 Presentation by the city of Naples (Maria Federica Palestino) : 58 Monument Month: Naples celebrates its monuments 4.8 Presentation by the city of Cosenza (Leonardo Acri) : 59 The Festival of Invasions 4.9 Presentation by the city of Krakow (Natalia Biernat) : 59 Restoration of the Jewish Quarter in Krakow 4.10 Presentation by the city of Anderlecht (Benoît Stievenart) : 60 The Zinneke Parade: street theatre, identity and heritage 4.11 Presentation by the city of Anderlecht (Benoît Stievenart) : 60 The Maurice Carême Library and its role in fostering social cohesion THE SIRACUSA SEMINAR Background notes : Heritage - a quality approach to the economic rebirth of inner cities 61 5.1 Presentation by the city of Siracusa (M.
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