Heritage is one of our most
important assets. It is both our inheritance and our future. Heritage is a
living thing which describes our origins and informs our understanding of who
we are today. Heritage helps to define for a community a sense of place and
identity. It can contribute to feelings of connectedness, and community pride
and confidence. Heritage can excite curiosity about our past and enrich our
daily lives.
Occasionally,
heritage preservation is portrayed as being opposed to economic growth. But
this is misleading. Conservation is not a waste of money. In fact, heritage
preservation makes very sound economic sense.
Preservation of the architectural heritage is
considered a fundamental issue in the life of modern societies. In addition to their historical interest, cultural
heritage buildings are valuable because they contribute significantly to the
economy by providing key attractions in a context where tourism and leisure are
major industries in the 3rd millennium.
The need of
preserving historical constructions is thus not only a cultural requirement,
but also an economical and developmental demand. In cases where historic preservation has
been ignored, a community’s connection to the past is lost. Their foundation is
removed and with it goes pride and a sense of belonging.
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