Weiterbauen im Denkmalbestand und Welterbe – Zur Frage der Steuerung von Planungsprozessen

Balancing development with heritage preservation in UNESCO World Heritage Sites demands rigorous, multi-stakeholder planning to ensure interventions remain harmonious and value-preserving. A recent study highlights the critical role of prudent management throughout planning and construction phases, using case examples from the Wachau Cultural Landscape (Austria) and Lower Austria. The research emphasizes targeted project selection and conservation-oriented execution as key strategies to maintain the integrity of culturally significant sites while accommodating necessary development. By analyzing experiences from recent plans, it underscores the need for collaborative processes that integrate expert input, public consultation, and adherence to heritage guidelines. This approach serves as a model for sustainable management in other World Heritage contexts.

Eßner, G. (2024). Weiterbauen im Denkmalbestand und Welterbe – Zur Frage der Steuerung von Planungsprozessen. Österreichische Zeitschrift Für Kunst Und Denkmalpflege, 1, 117–127. https://doi.org/10.1553/oezkd2022-04s117