Twenty‐five years of transformations in the historic center of Havana


World Heritage Site: Old Havana and its Fortification System

Publication Year: 2011

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE11974BAA90

Summary

Over the past 25 years, Havana's historic center has undergone significant transformations, particularly in the Plaza Vieja or Old Town Square, which was central to a UNESCO-led international restoration campaign initiated in 1982. This study provides detailed insights into the urban and social rehabilitation process, highlighting key stakeholders, management strategies, and demographic changes within the neighborhood. The research offers valuable data on housing evolution and the implementation of a unique management model, contributing to global urban conservation practices.

Citation

Fornet Gil, P. (2011). Twenty‐five years of transformations in the historic center of Havana. Facilities, 29(7/8), 303–312. https://doi.org/10.1108/02632771111130915

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