Completed Projects
Lijiang, China
GHF co-sponsored the surveys, architectural reviews, mapping, analysis and urban design needed to complete Lijiang’s first, comprehensive Master Conservation Plan (MCP), comprised of three integrated conservation and management plans for the Ancient Town: (a) Master Protection Plan; (b) Management Plan; and (c) Heritage and Commercial Management Plan. The Master Conservation Plan has now been approved and implemented by the government. The Plan covers protection of the built heritage, living culture and history of Lijiang Ancient Town. It reflects the historic and cultural essence of the city in accordance with the UNESCO World Heritage standard.
The Plan reinforces a sustainable development strategy of the city and developed the practical value of the historic and cultural environment. It also focused on the improvement of the living quality and environment quality, while taking full advantage of human resources, developing culture and the tourism industry to realize the social, economic and environmental positive effects, while minimizing negative impacts. The contents of the Plan include the peripheral water systems and pay equal attention to the protection of the tangible and intangible heritages.
During 2007, the GHF-sponsored Lijiang Ancient Town Master Conservation Plan (MCP) was approved by the government, and Lijiang received the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award of Merit recognizing the successful conservation of 174 traditional houses for taking “a significant step forward in public-private efforts to safeguard vernacular heritage. The partnership between the residents, management authorities, external conservation experts and donors allows for a broad-based and participatory conservation approach within the framework of the overall World Heritage site conservation management plan.”
During 2007, the GHF-sponsored Lijiang Ancient Town Master Conservation Plan (MCP) was approved by the government, and Lijiang received the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award of Merit recognizing the successful conservation of 174 traditional houses for taking “a significant step forward in public-private efforts to safeguard vernacular heritage. The partnership between the residents, management authorities, external conservation experts and donors allows for a broad-based and participatory conservation approach within the framework of the overall World Heritage site conservation management plan.”
