The Sustainability of Urban Heritage Preservation: The Case of Oporto

The Oporto authorities currently face the challenge to revitalize the Historic Center of Oporto and make it attractive for investors without compromising the permanence of the traditional residents and their integration with new ones. This study discusses the impacts and sustainability of the rehabilitation and revitalization efforts, as well as how authorities can prevent gentrification and desertion, which can jeopardize the outstanding universal value of the Historic Center of Oporto.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Inter-American Development Bank
Other Authors: Ana Tarrafa Silva
Format: Discussion Papers & Presentations biblioteca
Language:English
Published: Inter-American Development Bank
Subjects:Urban Development, Heritage Conservation, Urban Heritage Preservation, Porto,
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0006915
https://publications.iadb.org/en/sustainability-urban-heritage-preservation-case-oporto
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