Exploring opportunities for inclusive development of world heritage cities : case of Ahmedabad (Softcopy is also available)
Makdani, Aarohi Manoj (PG180001)
Exploring opportunities for inclusive development of world heritage cities : case of Ahmedabad (Softcopy is also available) - 2020 - xvi,112,24p.
Contents
Undertaking i
Certificate iii
Acknowledgments v
Abstract i
Table of contents ix
List of figures xiiiv
List of tables xv
List of maps xv
1 INTRODUCTION 3
Defining cultural heritage and inclusivity 3
Research background 4
Problem statement 4
Aim and objectives5
1.4.1 Aim 5
Objectives 5
Research Questions 5
Research methodology 5
Mapping perceptions and debates around World Heritage tag 6
Mapping socio – economic character of walled city residents 6
Mapping awareness levels among residents
Devising strategies for community inclusive development 7
Scope and limitations
Structure of report
Reviewing existing literature
Research methodology for primary survey and findings 8
Case studies 8
Recommendations and conclusion
2 LITERATURE REVIEW 11
Introduction 11
UNESCO criteria for World Heritage Listing 12
Criteria for selection of Ahmedabad on the list 12
Benefits of World Heritage listing for a site 13
Economic benefits 13
Social benefits 13
Past heritage conservation efforts in Ahmedabad 14
Reviewing UNESCO nomination dossier 15
Current heritage conservation model – Ahmedabad 16
Ahmedabad’s social awareness and community participation 16
Critical reflections on Ahmedabad’s World Heritage inscription 17
Benefits and costs imposed due to inscription 18
Challenges faced by the residents 19
3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR PRIMARY SURVEY 23
Approach 23
Sampling strategy . 23
Selection of study area and samples 23
Selection of Khadia II as study area 23
Selection of pols 24
Selection of samples within pols 25
Stakeholders consulted 25
Qualitative and Quantitative data collected for primary survey 26
4 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY AREA 29
4.1 Introduction: Setting the context 29
4.2 Significance of Khadia II as study area
4.3 Selection criteria of pols within Khadia II 30
4.4 Methodology and questionnaire 30
4.5 Importance of residents’ perceptions in conserving heritage 31
5 STUDY AREA – SURVEY AND ANALYSIS 35
5.1 Introduction to survey pols 35
5.1.1 Location of the pol 35
5.1.2 Heritage Grade Map 35
5.1.3 Visual analysis of the pol 36
5.1.4 Survey sampling for household survey 36
5.2 Selection of survey indicators 41
5.2.1 Survey sampling 42
5.2.2 Profile of respondents 42
5.3 Survey findings and analysis 42
5.3.1 Mapping and analysing social character 42
5.3.2 Mapping Economic character 46
5.3.3 Mapping relation between grades, income and condition 53
5.3.4 Mapping awareness levels among residents 56
5.4 Summarizing survey results 61
5.4.1 Shyamla ni pol 62
5.4.2 Dhal ni pol 62
5.4.3 Nagarbodi ni pol 63
5.5 Need for interventions based on survey findings 63
6 CASE STUDY 67
6.1 Hill forts of Rajasthan 67
6.2 Hoi An ancient Town, Vietnam 69
6.2.1 Income re-distribution model 70
6.3 Lunenburg, Canada 72
6.3.1 Heritage conservation in Lunenburg 72
6.3.2 Strategic Plan – Town of Lunenburg 73
7 FINDINGS AND PROPOSALS 77
7.3 Key findings 77
7.4 Proposals 78
7.2.1 Strategy 1: Preparing institutional framework 79
7.2.2 Strategy 2: Develop communication sharing platforms 80
7.2.3 Strategy 3: Financial strategies for tangible heritage assets 81
7.2.4 Strategy 4: Support and enhance livelihoods 91
7.3 Conclusion 93
7.4 Way forward 94
8 Bibliography 95
9 Annexure 1 99
9.2 Questionnaire for Household survey 99
9.3 Questionnaire for Government agencies 102
9.4 Questionnaire for NGOs 103
10 Annexure 2 105
10.2 HTDR application form and process 105
P TH-2435 / MAK
Exploring opportunities for inclusive development of world heritage cities : case of Ahmedabad (Softcopy is also available) - 2020 - xvi,112,24p.
Contents
Undertaking i
Certificate iii
Acknowledgments v
Abstract i
Table of contents ix
List of figures xiiiv
List of tables xv
List of maps xv
1 INTRODUCTION 3
Defining cultural heritage and inclusivity 3
Research background 4
Problem statement 4
Aim and objectives5
1.4.1 Aim 5
Objectives 5
Research Questions 5
Research methodology 5
Mapping perceptions and debates around World Heritage tag 6
Mapping socio – economic character of walled city residents 6
Mapping awareness levels among residents
Devising strategies for community inclusive development 7
Scope and limitations
Structure of report
Reviewing existing literature
Research methodology for primary survey and findings 8
Case studies 8
Recommendations and conclusion
2 LITERATURE REVIEW 11
Introduction 11
UNESCO criteria for World Heritage Listing 12
Criteria for selection of Ahmedabad on the list 12
Benefits of World Heritage listing for a site 13
Economic benefits 13
Social benefits 13
Past heritage conservation efforts in Ahmedabad 14
Reviewing UNESCO nomination dossier 15
Current heritage conservation model – Ahmedabad 16
Ahmedabad’s social awareness and community participation 16
Critical reflections on Ahmedabad’s World Heritage inscription 17
Benefits and costs imposed due to inscription 18
Challenges faced by the residents 19
3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR PRIMARY SURVEY 23
Approach 23
Sampling strategy . 23
Selection of study area and samples 23
Selection of Khadia II as study area 23
Selection of pols 24
Selection of samples within pols 25
Stakeholders consulted 25
Qualitative and Quantitative data collected for primary survey 26
4 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY AREA 29
4.1 Introduction: Setting the context 29
4.2 Significance of Khadia II as study area
4.3 Selection criteria of pols within Khadia II 30
4.4 Methodology and questionnaire 30
4.5 Importance of residents’ perceptions in conserving heritage 31
5 STUDY AREA – SURVEY AND ANALYSIS 35
5.1 Introduction to survey pols 35
5.1.1 Location of the pol 35
5.1.2 Heritage Grade Map 35
5.1.3 Visual analysis of the pol 36
5.1.4 Survey sampling for household survey 36
5.2 Selection of survey indicators 41
5.2.1 Survey sampling 42
5.2.2 Profile of respondents 42
5.3 Survey findings and analysis 42
5.3.1 Mapping and analysing social character 42
5.3.2 Mapping Economic character 46
5.3.3 Mapping relation between grades, income and condition 53
5.3.4 Mapping awareness levels among residents 56
5.4 Summarizing survey results 61
5.4.1 Shyamla ni pol 62
5.4.2 Dhal ni pol 62
5.4.3 Nagarbodi ni pol 63
5.5 Need for interventions based on survey findings 63
6 CASE STUDY 67
6.1 Hill forts of Rajasthan 67
6.2 Hoi An ancient Town, Vietnam 69
6.2.1 Income re-distribution model 70
6.3 Lunenburg, Canada 72
6.3.1 Heritage conservation in Lunenburg 72
6.3.2 Strategic Plan – Town of Lunenburg 73
7 FINDINGS AND PROPOSALS 77
7.3 Key findings 77
7.4 Proposals 78
7.2.1 Strategy 1: Preparing institutional framework 79
7.2.2 Strategy 2: Develop communication sharing platforms 80
7.2.3 Strategy 3: Financial strategies for tangible heritage assets 81
7.2.4 Strategy 4: Support and enhance livelihoods 91
7.3 Conclusion 93
7.4 Way forward 94
8 Bibliography 95
9 Annexure 1 99
9.2 Questionnaire for Household survey 99
9.3 Questionnaire for Government agencies 102
9.4 Questionnaire for NGOs 103
10 Annexure 2 105
10.2 HTDR application form and process 105
P TH-2435 / MAK