The urban development and heritage conundrum

The challenges of heritage conservation in the hill-station of Darjeeling

Datos Bibliográficos

ID21692467
AutoresSuryendu Dasgupta (0000-0003-2574-9088, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, autor de correspondencia), Pushplata Garg (0000-0002-4788-0493, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee)
Año2021
Volumen26
Número2
Páginas184-208
Fecha de publicación2021-03-04
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Urban Design (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1357-4809 • E-ISSN: 1469-9664
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13574809.2020.1770584
OpenAlexW3035544610
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4
Referencias citadas52

The colonial hill station of Darjeeling, in the post-independence scenario, has experienced immense urban transformation due to explosive population growth and increased tourism activities, damaging the urban character and built heritage of the town. Adaptation and implementation of the Heritage Urban Landscape approach are hindered by the town’s peculiar socio-political complications and economic limitations. The paper examines the case by analysing the narratives of 50 residents. The findings emphasize the need to manage urban development through a Master Plan, highlight the socio-cultural and economic significance of built heritage and suggests a coordinated approach to capitalize heritage for its sustained protection

Archaeology · Architectural engineering · Civil engineering · Cultural heritage · Environmental planning · Environmental protection · Geography · Tourism · World heritage · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · Engineering · Global Maritime and Colonial Histories · Religious Tourism and Spaces