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A research study of the complex and comprehensive renovation of the historic dwelling stock in Russian cities
Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal,
16
(4),
396-409
(2023)
Abstract
This paper presents an overview of the policies, legislative measures and tools for the renovation of the historic dwelling stock in Russian cities. The authors summarise the system of complex dwelling renovation in the historic centres of Russian cities, aimed at conserving the unique historic urban landscapes and enhancing the quality of the human environment. The paper describes and analyses: (1) current legal frameworks for the protection of cultural heritage; (2) system of protection zones of cultural heritage; (3) institutional interactions between state agencies for the protection of cultural heritage (at federal, regional and municipal levels), State Agency of Cadastre and municipal authorities; (4) legal relations between the participants of dwelling renovation programmes. The paper concludes that over the last decades state agencies have made significant progress. At the same time, integration and coordination of effort is a critical part of conserving urban heritage. Additionally, the paper discusses the next steps for future research.
Keywords: complex renovation of historic dwelling stock; historic urban landscape; urban heritage conservation; urban planning
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Author's Biography
Daria Lisaia is a researcher in Vanke Urban Research in Shenzhen in China. In 2019, she received a PhD in engineering architecture from the School of Architecture at the South China University of Technology (SCUT). In 2019–21, Daria was a Postdoctoral Researcher in Urban Planning and Design at the School of Architecture in SCUT. Her current research covers these themes: urban heritage protection; urban renovation/regeneration; socio-economic aspects of sustainable urban development in China and Russia.
Chunyang Zhang is a Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture at the South China University of Technology/State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building Science. She is a class 1 Registered Architect and Registered Planner (PRC). She has served as the Executive Member of the Architectural Transformation and Urban Regeneration Professional Committee of the Chinese Architectural Society. She has worked in research and practice in architecture and urban design for more than 30 years.
