If we can all agree about what heritage is, that seems straightforward. But do we?
Another way of discovering what heritage legislation does is to ask what problems it sought to fix in the first place. This requires some historical context. We should also consider what the future role of heritage could be.
War on the demolishers
In 1825, French writer and politician Victor Hugo launched his public career with a powerful essay, War on The Demolishers. It was arguably the first major political broadside launched on behalf of architectural and urban conservation. Notre Dame Cathedral was one of the inspirations for Victor Hugo’s essay.
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Simon Gray says private finance is needed to address the country’s infrastructure needs.
The release of the Infrastructure Commission’s draft 30-year strategy is being promoted as an opportunity to have a national conversation about using more private finance to build much needed infrastructure.
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Simon Gray says private finance is needed to address the country’s infrastructure needs.
The release of the Infrastructure Commission’s draft 30-year strategy is being promoted as an opportunity to have a national conversation about using more private finance to build much needed infrastructure.
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Press Release – New Zealand Infrastructure Commission
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, is proposing an overhaul of the way New Zealand’s infrastructure is planned, prioritised and built, in a consultation document released today.
Te Waihanga Chief Executive Ross Copland says the document He Tūāpapa ki te Ora, Infrastructure for a Better Future sets a proposed direction for a 30-Year Infrastructure Strategy, which is being developed.
“New Zealand is facing some huge challenges. As our cities age many of the infrastructure networks that support them are nearing end of life, often at the same time. Add to that the need to redesign our fossil-fueled energy system, improve water quality, relieve our congested towns and cities and build the new houses we need for a growing population, there is a lot to do. This is going to require bold, decisive action, starting now,” says Copland.