Posted February 4th, 2021 for Getty
Getty Conservation Institute Releases Free Online Publication:
“The Twentieth-Century Historic Thematic Framework: A Tool for Assessing Heritage Places”
With contributions from Leo Schmidt, Sheridan Burke, Gail Ostergren, Jeff Cody, and Chandler McCoy
Getty Conservation Institute Publications, Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES – Getty Conservation Institute released today “The Twentieth-Century Historic Thematic Framework,” a free online tool for architecture and heritage conservation professionals around the world. The 20
th century was a time of rapid growth, technological advancement and political upheaval, resulting in a proliferation of new buildings, cities, and landscapes. However, the existence of so many potential heritage places from the 20
The second phase of a major redevelopment of Hayle’s North Quay is set to go before councillors for planning permission. A reserved matters application – which covers aspects of design, appearance and layout – will be considered by Cornwall Council’s strategic planning committee when it meets today (Thurs, Feb4). Outline planning permission has previously been granted in 2010 for the overall scheme which includes hundreds of new homes, shops, facilities and employment space. Today councillors will consider phase two of the North Quay development which includes 375 homes, 598 square metres of retail space, industrial and fish storage, a hotel, community, sports and leisure space, parking and open space.
The final part of a major harbour redevelopment scheme is on hold after concerns were raised about the impact it would have on a World Heritage Site. A reserved matters planning application – covering aspects such as design and layout – for the North Quay development at Hayle Harbour went before Cornwall Council’s strategic planning committee this morning. The proposals include 375 homes, industrial space, a hotel, sports and leisure facilities and public open space. Development at the harbour is already underway and outline planning permission has previously been granted for the entire project. The latest application had originally been recommended for delegated approval, but following a late submission of comments from the World Heritage Site planning officers said it would be better to defer the plans.
Iconic landmark: A general view of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
KLANG: The call by the Sultan of Selangor to protect and preserve heritage buildings in Kuala Lumpur, especially those that are linked to Selangor, has been welcomed by many people.
Selangor Council of Justice of Peace president Datuk Loke Fay said the call by Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (
pic) was timely.
“There is a need to preserve and save these iconic buildings as they have historical and architectural value, ’’ he said yesterday.
Loke said it was also important to preserve these buildings for the younger generation as many were not aware that Kuala Lumpur was part of Selangor prior to being designated a Federal Territory (in 1974).