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Perceptions of heritage and conservation control in lower-income communities : the case of Mamre
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 88-92).
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| author | De Bruyn, Cecilia |
| author2 | Townsend, Stephen S |
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/13434 Perceptions of heritage and conservation control in lower-income communities : the case of Mamre De Bruyn, Cecilia Townsend, Stephen S Conservation of the Built Environment Includes bibliographical references (leaves 88-92). This study investigates the appropriateness of conservation controls in low-income communities. The imposition of development controls is a limitation on the private rights of individuals in the interest of the public good. This is essential in order to preserve heritage resources for future generations. However, questions arise around this practice when such limitations have a direct negative effect on the daily struggle for survival that many people face. Many poor people cannot bear the cost associated with maintenance and restoration of old buildings, and this puts many heritage resources at risk. Actors within bureaucracies also have their own goals to achieve, and this also influences the way that heritage is managed in low-income areas. The central research question of this study is: Are conservation controls in lowincome communities appropriate? This question was explored within the context of Mamre, a historical mission station approximately 50 km north of Cape Town. Firstly, several descriptive scenarios around which the research question could be explored were constructed, and this was followed by an investigation of the relevant literature. A contextual analysis of Mamre was also completed in order to gain an understanding of the character and functioning of the village. The case study then focused on two incidents where heritage-related building applications were made. Several instances where values conflict emerged from the study, and these enabled the researcher to draw some conclusions on conservation in low-income communities. The study found that the concept of significance is not well understood by officials, and its application differs widely. It was also clear that the law is often applied in a well-intended but incorrect, and in fact at times illegal, manner. This study also found that mechanisms of financial support should be available in certain cases. In order to ensure effective conservation of heritage resources, the correct legal mechanisms and strong policy must be in place. This must be based on a thorough assessment of significance and it is essential that this is done with a good understanding of the context. 2015-07-14T08:49:11Z 2015-07-14T08:49:11Z 2010 Master Thesis Masters MPhil http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13434 eng application/pdf School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Cape Town |
| spellingShingle | Conservation of the Built Environment De Bruyn, Cecilia Perceptions of heritage and conservation control in lower-income communities : the case of Mamre |
| thesis_degree_str | Master's |
| title | Perceptions of heritage and conservation control in lower-income communities : the case of Mamre |
| title_full | Perceptions of heritage and conservation control in lower-income communities : the case of Mamre |
| title_fullStr | Perceptions of heritage and conservation control in lower-income communities : the case of Mamre |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceptions of heritage and conservation control in lower-income communities : the case of Mamre |
| title_short | Perceptions of heritage and conservation control in lower-income communities : the case of Mamre |
| title_sort | perceptions of heritage and conservation control in lower income communities the case of mamre |
| topic | Conservation of the Built Environment |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13434 |
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