Stedelijk werelderfgoed en de Historic Urban Landscape-benadering in Nederland

A key insight from this study is that the UNESCO Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) approach offers a practical framework to balance preservation and development in dynamic urban World Heritage Sites, such as Willemstad, Curaçao. The research examines how urban landscapes—characterized by high spatial dynamics and ongoing changes—face challenges in maintaining their Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) while adapting to modern demands. By analyzing case studies like Rio de Janeiro and the Amsterdam Canal Ring, the study highlights the potential of HUL to reconcile conservation with sustainable development, advocating for its stronger integration into UNESCO’s management strategies. The approach emphasizes ICOMOS’s role in guiding adaptive preservation, ensuring that urban heritage remains both culturally significant and responsive to contemporary needs.

VAN MARREWIJK, D. (2019). Stedelijk werelderfgoed en de Historic Urban Landscape-benadering in Nederland. Tijdschrift Voor Historische Geografie, 4(3), 149–160. https://doi.org/10.5117/thg2019.3.002.marr