scholarly journals The Concept of Participatory Citizenship in the Context of Utilizing the Potential of a Protected Built Environment for Sustainable Urban Development-A Case in Republic of North Macedonia, Bitola

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-38
Author(s):  
Anastasija Trajkovska
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government ◽  
Business Entities

The increasingly clear recognition and confirmation of the inclusive nature of the protected built environment with the socio-economic and cultural development of society, confirmed by scientific research, internationally accepted documents, and real action in many countries at the national and local level, has full implications for the approach to perceptions to all stakeholders on the importance of its potential in the context of achieving the globally accepted goals of the current 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Perceiving the values of cultural heritage as a shared good of all citizens, which has the opportunity to enable sustainable urban development of the community to which they belong, requires a participatory approach to planning and utilizing the potential of a protected built environment in urban development processes. The promotion of participatory processes, ie the cooperation between the government, the civil sector, the business entities, and the local population is the basis for the planning and implementation of the activities related to the integration of the protected built environment in achieving the goals of sustainable urban development of the community. In this text, an attempt is made to perceive and assess civic participation as an indicator for confirming the role of cultural heritage in sustainable urban development through the open opportunities and vitality of civil society in the Republic of North Macedonia, through the case in Bitola.

scholarly journals Understanding Private-Sector Engagement in Sustainable Urban Development and Delivering the Climate Agenda in Northwestern Europe—A Case Study of London and Copenhagen

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 8431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roudaina Alkhani
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Climate Adaptation ◽  
Local Level ◽  
City Size ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Urban Project ◽  
Adaptation And Mitigation

While greenhouse gas emissions in Europe have reduced in recent years, there is still a considerable gap between the current situation and where we need be to limit global warming and adapt to climate change, particularly in cities. The Sustainable Development Goals and the Climate Agenda have placed great emphasis on collaborative frameworks and the private sector’s crucial contribution to closing the climate gap in terms of investment and leadership in innovation. However, there has not been a concise follow-up and assessment of the private sector’s practical involvement and contribution, whether policy and legislative frameworks and planning approaches are suitable to enable this involvement, and who would lead in delivering the climate agenda locally. The present article addresses this gap reporting on case observations regarding the delivery of climate interest and sustainability through urban development in London and Copenhagen—two European cities of different sizes and varying government approaches. Thereby, the article assesses patterns of private-sector involvement and governance around climate adaptation and mitigation and locates gaps around its involvement in delivering the climate agenda. The analysis clarifies overarching differences in governance and frameworks for the involvement of the private sector between the two cities, attributing this on the local level partly to city size and scale, but to a great extent to ‘city leadership’ in the built environment and sustainable urban innovation in general. A crucial finding highlights the importance that cities further establish platforms for collaborative learning, specifically around pilot urban projects, thereby stimulating voluntary private engagement. Another key finding is in the potential effectiveness of strategies by public agencies such as city governments to incentivise private actors and simultaneously monitor sustainability effects both broadly at the city level, and specifically at urban project level using ecological, circular and life-cycle approaches. Further implications of the analysis point to the importance of developing a more nuanced approach to understanding the different roles fulfilled by the ‘private sector’ in the built environment and the necessity of creating an information base addressing the life cycle of development projects and business processes and comparing their impacts. The situation also necessitates considering efforts, impacts, climate finances and data on the broad city scale. The findings of this article can inspire further research, benefit further action in these cities and inform international efforts about climate gaps related to climate adaptation and mitigation.

Portugal: 19 July 1987

1987 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Party System ◽  
Local Level ◽  
National Level ◽  
Political Regime ◽  
Public Companies ◽  
Parliamentary Elections ◽  
Universal Suffrage ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government ◽  
Economic Regime

THE PORTUGUESE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS OF 19 JULY 1987 initiated a profound change in the Portuguese party system and in the system of government. From 1974 onwards, Portugal had moved peacefully towards a democratic political system, enshrined in the 1976 Constitution. This evolution lasted about eight years and culminated in the revision of the Constitution in 1982. From 1982 onwards the present political regime has been a democratic one, coexisting with a capitalist economic regime attenuated by state monopoly in key sectors and by public companies which were nationalized between 1974 and 1976. It is also since 1982 that the system of government has been semi-presidential. There is pure representativeness as referendums do not exist at national level and have never been regulated at local level. But the government is semi-presidential in the sense that, owing to French influence, it attempts to balance Parliament with the election of the President of the Republic by direct and universal suffrage.

scholarly journals HISTORICAL HERITAGE AND SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT: CHALLENGES IMPOSED ON OWNERS AND MANAGERS OF LISTED HISTORICAL BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF SÃO PAULO

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-35
Author(s):  
Fernanda Cardoso Romão Freitas ◽  
Fabiane Domingues de Magalhães de Almeida ◽  
Alcides Garcia Junior
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
The World ◽  
Historical Heritage ◽  
The City ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

The worldwide concern regarding sustainable urban development has been increasing as the populations of countries increase and demand more consumption of the already scarce natural resources. According to the United Nations, it is estimated that 55% of the world population lives in urban centers, with the perspective of surpassing 68% in 2050. In Brazil, 84% of the population today live in the cities. One of the goals of sustainable development is to make cities more sustainable and inclusive and, to accomplish such goal, many variables need to be accomplished, among which is the strengthening of efforts to protect and safeguard cities’ cultural heritage, for the present and future generations. Seeing as São Paulo is the 10th urban city in the world, and its historical heritage preservation policies are recent and in the process of being outlined, this research strives to answer: What are the main challenges identified by owners/managers of listed historical buildings in São Paulo, which stand in the way of conserving/preserving their properties? Results revealed that the main challenges are a lack of knowledge about what interventions can be done to the property, lack of knowledge on incentive laws and more feasible ways for the conservation of historical sites and dealing with excessive bureaucracy. Such results contribute to the implementation of urban development policies focused on the sustainable goal of safeguarding the city’s cultural heritage, in order to propitiate advancements in preserving the memory and identity of the city through the conservation of properties listed as historical heritage.  

The Making of Amoral Communities

2019 ◽  
pp. 22-32
Author(s):  
Mila Dragojević
Keyword(s):  
Local Level ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Prisoners Of War ◽  
Political Orientation ◽  
Political Crisis ◽  
Violence Against Civilians ◽  
The Government

This chapter identifies conditions and contexts that are conducive to wartime collective crimes. It shows how the context in which the perpetrators believe that their actions are not going to be penalized and that their actions are acceptable is created on the local level in some communities. It is a context in which moderates, or those who wish to prevent such crimes, are excluded for putting their desire to protect all civilians—regardless of their identity or political orientation—ahead of the security related needs that are presented by their leaders as more pressing concerns in time of war. This is the context that can be conceptualized as amoral communities. Instead of punishing the perpetrators of criminal acts so that civilians and prisoners of war are protected under all circumstances, the leaders in power place more emphasis on resolving a political crisis, winning a war, or eliminating those defined as enemies. In amoral communities, violence against civilians not only is tolerated by the authorities but also may be covered up or presented as a necessary sacrifice or the result of random accidents, given the need to respond urgently to a security crisis or a war. Moreover, in such communities, it is not necessary for the government to send its own armies because the local population is disposed to take part in the violence.

scholarly journals Influences of Culture in the Built Environment; Assessing Living Convenience in Kabul City

Urban Science ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Osama Hidayat ◽  
Yoshitaka Kajita
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
Local Municipalities ◽  
The Relationship

During Afghanistan’s rapid urban growth, development diversified from state-run initiatives to ones led by local municipalities or nongovernmental entities such as private enterprises. Owing to these various efforts, cities face environmental challenges, squatter settlements, and unbalanced development. Responding to these interconnected challenges, cities need to increase their resilience to deal with the combined effects of urbanization, changing geopolitical contexts, and culture. In this study, we focused on dimensions of culturally responsive solutions for the built environment in Kabul, Afghanistan. Culture, as a key element in the concept of sustainable development, refers herein to the relationship between Afghan customs and belief systems as it influences and shapes the architecture of the urban environment. Initially, the study provides a conceptual understanding of sustainable urban development and the importance of culture. We have attempted to approach urban segregation in Kabul based on socioeconomic factors and address the essential role of culture in this unique context. Such segregation can be hazardous to both the current and future sustainability of urban development. To conclude, we provide in-depth insights into the contribution of culture and propose culture as a possible dimension of sustainability and an integral part of environmental, economic, and social dimensions of development.

The Potential of Cultural Heritage Tourism to Promote Sustainable Urban Development: The Case of Tainan City

2013 ◽  
Vol 316-317 ◽  
pp. 446-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsing Ping Kuo ◽  
Kang Li Wu
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Heritage Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Tainan City ◽  
Cultural Heritage Tourism

As cultural heritage tourism is widely regarded as a key element of promoting sustainable urban development and making a city competitive, allocating suitable budget for developing cultural heritage tourism thus becomes an important issue. Tainan City is an ancient cultural city with many cultural heritages, up to 112 attractions, in Taiwan. As the budget of local governments to promote tourism activities is limited, it is exceptionally important to assess the potential of cultural heritage tourism. Modified the cultural tourism assessment indicators proposed by Mckercher and Ho, this study assessed the potential of eight cultural heritage attractions in Tainan City by surveying visitors who have visited these attractions to verify the positioning of tourism development and to prioritize the resources for enhancing these attractions. The outcomes can provide a reference for decision-makers to promote sustainable tourism and allocate resources.

scholarly journals Cultural policy and social practice in the regions of the Russian Federation

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
Sergey N. Komissarov ◽  
Vladimir M. Soldatov
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Cultural Policy ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
The State ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government ◽  
Main Components

The article analyzes the practical experience of the participation of the authors of the article in the development and implementation of the republican program for the implementation of the state cultural policy in the Republic of Dagestan. In terms of methodology, the analysis is based on the concept of regional cultural policy previously developed for this program in this subject of the Russian Federation (RF). It takes into account the most important provisions of the approved presidential "Fundamentals of the State Cultural Policy" in 2014, the government "Strategies of the State Cultural Policy for the period until 2030" in 2016, as well as other documents of strategic planning and programming of culture in the Russian Federation. The study showed that these documents require a significant update of the main components of cultural development programs in the regions of the Russian Federation. In this connection, the greatest attention is paid to the authors of the new goals and objectives of the state cultural policy in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, as well as indicators (indicators) of evaluating the effectiveness of implementing regional programs in general, the effectiveness of achieving goals and solving problems in its main areas (sub-programs), in particular.

scholarly journals Optimalisasi Pengembangan Destinasi Wisata Zona A Kampung Budaya Betawi Setu Babakan Jagakarsa, Jakarta Selatan

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supina Supina
Keyword(s):  
Reference Material ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
Development Zone ◽  
The Government

<p align="center"><strong><em>ABSTRACT</em></strong><strong><em>: </em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></p><p align="center"><em> </em></p><p><em>Setu Babakan Cultural Village is a Tourism Destination located in the South of Jakarta which in 2024 was named a Betawi Cultural Heritage. Setu Babakan Cultural Village consists of 3 Zones: Zone A is the preservation center for cultural development, Zone B is the Indonesian culinary center, and Zone C is the commercial and natural study.  </em></p><p><em>                    This study aims to be a reference material to make Setu Babakan Cultural Area as a Sustainable Tourism Destination, therefore the concept of ecotourism research needs to be done to prevent Culture from being preserved but the environment and other important elements in the Babakan Setu Cultural Village are damaged.  </em></p><p><em>                    This study is a descriptive study that uses a qualitative approach using key informants only. From this study it can be seen that the Government of Setu Babakan's development efforts by the Government has been very good but several policies are needed to increase tourists' desire to visit as well aseducating tourists of proper tourism behaviors, because awareness of tourists, especially hygiene issues is still very minimal.</em><em></em></p><h5 align="center"><em> </em></h5><p><strong><em>Keywords</em></strong><strong><em>: </em></strong><em>tourism destination, cultural village, ecotourism</em></p>

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