LOGO PROJECT Her O MidtermConference in Valletta Malta

LOGO PROJECT Her. O Midterm-Conference in Valletta, Malta 4 th Thematic Seminar Phoenicia Hotel Malta, 8 th-10 th November 2009

Objective of the Local Implementation Plan Objective of the LIP (why a LIP? ) The purpose of this document is to prepare an integrated approach to sustainable urban conservation through regeneration. This document specifically targets the Marsamxett side through improved; physical and social regeneration projects, heritage, tourism and cultural industries and harnessing new opportunities for transportation links and revitalised living conditions for all residents in the area. Her. O Project Meeting in Valletta | 8 th-10 th November 2009 I Page 2

Objective of the Local Implementation Plan Objective of the LIP (why a LIP? ) - Integrated Planning and a holistic approach Sustainable Development/Conservation driven objectives Action Plan components targeting assets and sites Spin-off Actions - Multi-disciplinary approach The area being earmarked and set by the project and agreed by the Valletta Local Council is the area of Marsamxett extending to the West from the area known as Il-Mandragg (Manderaggio) and to the East to the area known as the Dui Balli or (Deux Bali) stretching into the Arcipierku. In the centre of this area is positioned in the quarter known as Il-Biccerija (La Boucherie) and the Jews Sally Port. The area is endowed with tangible and intangible heritage assets. The fabric of the area is authentic and critical in nature with elements including; Romano Carapecchia’s Church, the Biccerija, a series of Churches and Chapels, the Auberge d’Aragon and the Auberge de Baviere, the old Hospital, systems of fortifications and palatial residential buildings. In the Grand Harbour Local Plan/ Valletta Local Plan the area GV 03 and GV 01 are marked as a Housing Improvement Action Area and a Residential area respectively. The Marsamxett area has been included in the Brief for St. Elmo and the Environs (MEPA 1999) and in the Vision for Fort St. Elmo and the Port of Marsamxett (MITI 2007) and it is earmarked as an area for regeneration and renewal as part of the integrated nodes for Valletta and the Grand Harbour. Her. O Project Meeting in Valletta | 8 th-10 th November 2009 I Page 3

Structure and Content of the LIP Structure n n n n 6 Sections Section I – Long Term Vision (Purpose/ Main Objective/Rationale) Section II – Context – Valletta – WHS – A Master or Management Plan? / Description/ WHS Boundary/ Action Plan Boundary/Significance and Authenticity/ Section III – Character Appraisal –Current and Past Land. Use/ Social and Economic Background etc… Section IV – Ownership and Management/ Governance / Planning and Policy framework Section V – Management Issues and Objectives Section VI – Programme for Action – 6 Main Components Her. O Project Meeting in Valletta | 8 th-10 th November 2009 I Page 4

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Process of elaboration of the LIP › Evaluation and Analysis n n n › Extant Systems Situation on the ground Governance etc. Current scenarios Character Appraisal Site Analysis Elaboration of targets and objectives with Stakeholders aspirations for the area n Exigencies for the site n Aims and objectives – Projects and tangible actions n › Compiling and Consultation Stage Development of Sections n Series of Consultations n Her. O Project Meeting in Valletta | 8 th-10 th November 2009 I Page 6

Process of elaboration of the LIP Her. O Project Meeting in Valletta | 8 th-10 th November 2009 I Page 7

Process of elaboration of the LIP › Phase I End 2008 › Phase II 1 st quarter 2009 › Phase III 2 nd quarter 2009 › Phase IV 3 rd quarter 2009 › Phase V last quarter 2009 › Setting up TORs › Discussion with Expert › Benchmarking › Best Practice Examples › Evaluation and › › › › Assessment of Site CMPs, Brief Interpretation LSG Stakeholders Area dynamics (walkabout) Objectives OP I Objective Projects Consultation document Her. O Project Meeting in Valletta | 8 th-10 th November 2009 I Page 8

Process of elaboration of the LIP Main Ancillary Documents - Conservation Management Plan for West Street - Conservation Management Plan for St. Augustine’s Interpretation Plan – St. Augustine’s Benchmark Projects Regeneration Projects for Valletta Pilot Scheme for Biccerija – Brief and Scheme (in progress) Intangible Heritage Survey (in progress) - Her. O Project Meeting in Valletta | 8 th-10 th November 2009 I Page 9

Recommendations / Lessons learnt › Lessons Management Guidelines although very valid are not the ultimate tool n n n › n Necessary fine tuning Benchmarking with other WHC Management Plans Is a Master Plan necessary? Are the planning tools already capable to address WHCs? Intangible Heritage is rarely addressed Parameters / Criteria WHS are not necessarily sufficient Recommendations n n n Best Practice examples Benchmarking with other Management Plans Participation – LSG and Stakeholders Multidisciplinary Short/Medium/Long Term Actions Her. O Project Meeting in Valletta | 8 th-10 th November 2009 I Page 10

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