Heritage Planning

Harold Kalman earned a PhD in architectural history from Princeton University, undertook conservation studies at the University of York and Cornell University, and has academic appointments in heritage conservation at the Universities of Victoria and Hong Kong. He managed a Canadian-based international practice in conservation and heritage planning for four decades. Kalman is the author of A History of Canadian Architecture and many books and articles on conservation. Marcus R. Létourneau teaches heritage conservation planning at Queen’s University at Kingston, the University of Waterloo, Algonquin College, and the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts, all in Canada. He has a PhD in historical/cultural geography, an MA in cultural geopolitics, a diploma in peace and conflict studies, and a certificate in heritage conservation planning. He completed heritage training in China from ICCROM. He is the Managing Principal of an Ontario-based heritage consultancy and is a practicing professional planner.

INTRODUCTION






The nature of heritage planning



Organization of the heritage sector
PART 1: PRINCIPLES




Regulating heritage



Conservation charters and conventions



Ethics and human rights
Sustainability and resilience



Best practices
PART 2: PROCESS




Understanding the historic place



Community engagement



Value and significance



Managing change



The Heritage Plan