conservation

Unesco condemns UK for allowing regeneration at six world heritage sites RUDI subscribers only

September 9, 2008 - The United Nations' cultural body voiced alarm about the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Stonehenge, the historic centres of Bath and Edinburgh and a Neolithic site at Orkney in a report from its annual meeting.Only Liverpool's handling of its maritime mercantile city was given approval.Unesco maintains a register of world heritage sites, and member states can suffer an embarrassing ejection f... more >

English Heritage publish report to serve as framework for managing change in the historic environment RUDI subscribers only

June 10, 2008 - English Heritage have published a major document that sets out for the first time the fundamental propositions that serve as the foundation for the way the organisation engages with every aspect of the historic environment.'Conservation Principles, Policies and Guidance' is the result of four years of extensive debate and consultation within English Heritage and more than 1,000 external consultees... more >

Survival of the fittest: places must respond to survive Free to all

Survival of the fittest: places must respond to survive

Planning meets preservation; urban design meets conservation. If we reconcile identity and technology, there is no reason why character and innovation should not go together, says Jack Warshaw

Hastings: education and heritage-led regeneration Free to all

De La Warr pavilion

Education is regarded as one key element in a major programme of regeneration which has the aim of reviving the economy of the seaside town of Hastings, East Sussex, along with its neighbour Bexhill. A new style 'multi-versity' now has over 700 students, while a new further education college is under construction

Reclamation scheme to create green space in Burnley RUDI subscribers only

July 19, 2007 - A £600,000 project is underway to transform Fulledge Recreation Ground in Burnley. The scheme will create an enhanced park, playing field and wetland area and  significantly improve the appearance of the site which is an important gateway into Towneley Park. more >

Heritage Lottery Fund: by NAO RUDI subscribers only

Heritage Lottery Fund: by NAO

This report looks at how the money has been spent, what has been achieved and the responsiveness and effectiveness of the fund's grant-making processes: also Survey, and Summary.

City of London conservation consultation RUDI subscribers only

August 24, 2006 - The boundaries of the City of London’s conservation areas are under review and we would like to hear your views about the proposed changes by Friday 22 September 2006. Email your comments to plans@cityoflondon.gov.uk. The closing date for comments is Friday 22 September 2006. more >

2006 South Coast Towns conference RUDI subscribers only

2006 South Coast Towns conference

The newly restored De La Warr Pavilion provided the setting for the third annual South Coast Towns Conference: choosing a future – finding a role. Can an artistic magnet such as this magnificent building act as a spur to regeneration? What roles can tourism, the arts and education play in driving an economic revival? These issues were among the many debates that took place at the conference held in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex.

DevereuxLHC Free to all

Many clients, public and private, are increasingly looking for urban design services to assist them when considering larger sites or areas of towns, cities or the countryside.

DevereuxLHC

Buildings at Risk 2006: success stories accompany this year's register RUDI subscribers only

July 17, 2006 - English Heritage has launched the 2006 edition of its Buildings at Risk Register at the new flag-ship Habitat store on 121-123 Regent Street, a former building at risk that now has a secure future thanks to 'Constructive Conservation', English Heritage's revolutionary new way of saving historic buildings. more >
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