World Heritage Site: New Lanark
Publication Year: 2026
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHEBB2704AFE7
Summary
New Lanark, Scotland, stands as a pioneering model industrial village that predates and outlasts the tenure of its most famous figure, Robert Owen. Contrary to established historiography, its residential project began before Owen's leadership and continued beyond his time, offering a unique lens for understanding urban development. This study reinterprets New Lanark not merely as a precursor to modern urbanism but as an enduring experiment in collective housing with its own temporal significance. By analyzing institutional documents alongside accounts from residents, workers, volunteers, and visitors—particularly post-1970s—it challenges conventional narratives, emphasizing the village's preservation under a Trust as a safeguarded heritage site. The research underscores New Lanark's relevance as both a historical artifact and an ongoing model of progressive urban planning.
Citation
Martins Fleury, L. M. (2026). PATRIMÔNIO HABITACIONAL EM NEW LANARK. Anais Do 19º Seminário de História Da Cidade E Do Urbanismo, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.4025/shcu.v1i1.6604
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