International Charters and Standards Relating to Urban Conservation
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This article aims at reviewing and synthesizing selected international charters and standards relating to
urban conservation in order to provide understanding about their significant contexts and development.
Originated from the Venice Charter in 1964, these charters and standards have been gradually developed to
include newer conservation principles and guidelines. In terms of principles, the meanings of historic towns and
urban areas have been broadened to cover environmental, economic and social dimensions. Participations
from all stakeholders and the right of local residents have been recognized. In terms of conservation guidelines,
a multidisciplinary approach which integrates urban conservation policy with broader urban contexts and which
is relevant to urban sustainable development have been enhanced. The rigidity of conservation frameworks
has become more relaxed while additional conservation measures and tools have been developed to work with
modern policies. These charters and standards are very useful for urban planners, architects and those
professionals who engage in urban conservation activities. It is recommended that these professions make
clear understanding of such charters and standards in order to make use of them appropriately.
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