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Europa Nostra Round Table Discussion : Amsterdam 13 th April 2012 ‘A Seat at the Top Table’ Does the EU Recognise the importance of cultural heritage and historic cities to Europe? Brian Smith - Secretary General European Association Historic Towns & Regions
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Introduction Heritage Europe – Background Formed by Council of Europe 1999 1000 historic towns in 30 European Countries See leaflet & www.historic-towns.org Importance of Heritage Cities to Europe 80% population & economic activity in towns & cities International Identity, economic vitality and social cohesion National Capitals, Regional Centres, Cultural hubs All in part historic or heritage cities
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INHERIT Investing in Heritage Investing in Heritage –A Guide to Successful Urban Regeneration’ 6 cities Newcastle, Belfast, Verona Gothenburg, Gdansk, Ubeda 19 case studies Lessons & Success factors 4 Recommendations for Local Authorities Similarities to the Amsterdam Vision
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1Focus on Identity and Diversity….. Understand the social value of ‘identity’ to local people and its appeal to visitors Develop cultural approaches that relate to people as well as buildings and include recent events as focus for cultural tourism 2. Invest in Regeneration – especially the Public Realm…. Use public sector investment as catalyst for wider regeneration Open Spaces, paved streets and squares – brings ‘confidence to residents, businesses and visitors
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3. Work in Partnership…. Involve the community and key stakeholders in decision making Understand the value of community engagement in building people’s sense of ‘ownership’ and ‘pride of place’ 4. Think and Act Strategically….. Integrate heritage into corporate strategy – adopt integrated management approaches See also HerO project
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Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Grainger Town- Benefits IndicatorsTargetActual Jobs created1,9002,300 Training weeks5,4005,100 New businesses200330 New floor-space74K sq.m.81K sq.m. New dwellings520570 Buildings re-used70120 Public investment€59.5m€67m Private investment€199m€288m
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Titanic –Built in Belfast 1912 ‘It was fine when it left here!’
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HerO Heritage as Opportunity Urbact ‘Fast Track project 10 partners– Regensburg, Graz, Naples, Vilnius, Sighisoara, Liverpool, Lublin, Poitier and Valetta plus Heritage Europe Guidance on integrated management plans for historic cities Project included managing authorities from each country
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HerO Heritage as Opportunity €100m accessed from Structural Funds see www.historic-towns.orgwww.historic-towns.org Untapped Potential of Cultural Heritage –Strategy paper Argued for strong urban dimension in cohesion policy with cultural heritage at its heart Partly successful
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The EU & Heritage EU Treaties EU based on rule of law - no policy in Treaty – no law Rome(1968), Brussels(1967), Maastricht (1993), Amsterdam (1999), Nice (2003), & Lisbon (2009) Lisbon Treaty Article 3.3. The Union ‘shall respect its rich cultural and linguistic identity and shall ensure that Europe’s cultural heritage is safeguarded and enhanced’ However absence of explicit recognition in policy and funding priorities 2007 - 2013
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The EU & Heritage Will this change 2014 – 2020 The European 2020 Strategy Smart growth: developing an economy based on knowledge and innovation Sustainable growth: promoting a more resource efficient, greener and more competitive economy Inclusive growth: fostering a high-employment economy delivering social and territorial cohesion 5 Targets; Employment, R & D, climate change/energy, education, poverty/ social exclusion No reference to Cultural Heritage or Historic cities
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The EU & Heritage 5 main funds used to deliver the 3 strategic priorities of 2020 Strategy Agriculture, ERDF, ESF, Cohesion and Fisheries –to work within integrated framework Some opportunities for Cultural Heritage funding in all of these Main area is cohesion policy aimed at convergence of the regions using ERDF, ESF and the cohesion fund ERDF potentially most relevant
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The EU & Heritage Commission propose €376 B. 1/3 rd of total 80% energy efficiency, R&D and SMEs in developed regions Min 5% sustainable urban development Strong urban dimension for sustainable urban development but no mention of cultural heiritage Creation of Urban development platform of 300 cities to implement integrated urban development Investment priorities include Article 5 (6) c –’protecting, promoting and developing cultural heritage At Last!
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The EU & Heritage Why is cultural heritage so poorly represented in EU thinking? Is it simply taken for granted? What can be done to influence this situation How do get a seat at the ‘top table’ where policies drafted and resources allocated?
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Opportunities for the future – making the case European Heritage Alliance 3.3 Smart growth - evidence creative industries, empowered by technology and networking, cluster within historic areas character and supply of heritage buildings e.g. industrial heritage provide ambience, identity and diversity that helps create, nurture and encourage innovation; impact on smart growth of the digital agenda, interpretative and virtual technologies in cultural heritage related employment.
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Opportunities for the future – making the case Sustainable growth Historic cities demonstrate a sustainable business model - re-use of buildings, greener transport with reduced travel and carbon emissions, and a strong sense of identity; sustainable cultural tourism with focus on identity and diversity lead to sustainable local economies heritage solutions addressing urban centre and village depopulation/ ageing population issues through re-use of heritage buildings.
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Opportunities for the future – making the case Inclusive growth: Evidence of links between innovation, the knowledge economy and quality of life and cultural heritage The importance of integrated planning approaches involving all stakeholders to delivering social cohesion; the contribution of intangible cultural heritage to inclusion policy and economic growth; and correlation between cultural heritage and a sense of place, happiness, well being and belonging as important ingredients in securing social and territorial cohesion.
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Conclusions We need to understand better who makes and influences the decisions EU Parliament 80% rural constituencies National government –Economic and business Ministries Is a political dimension now needed in making the case? How best could this be organised at local, national and European levels
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Conclusions We know Cultural Heritage is key asset/catalyst for job creation and growth Does the EU recognise the importance of cultural heritage and historic cities? We now need to marshal our arguments and persuade those who do have a seat at the top table
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