Development in dialogue
Published on 15 April 2020
Netherlands
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About this good practice
Development in dialogue is the integral approach of heritage in a way that stakeholders learn about each other’s motives and incentives.
Resources needed
No specific funding our human resources.
The heritage advisors need an open attitude to their profession and differing views. They have to have extensive knowledge of the cultural heritage in relation to spatial planning and other disciplines. Design thinking is important.
The heritage advisors need an open attitude to their profession and differing views. They have to have extensive knowledge of the cultural heritage in relation to spatial planning and other disciplines. Design thinking is important.
Evidence of success
Experience learned that strict protection of heritage is not always necessary. Sometimes it is even counterproductive. The complicated redevelopment of the former cinema was done within two years. Similar projects concerning listed buildings can take up to seven years. Especially when stakeholders are digging in there heels and stick to formal procedures more and more.
Potential for learning or transfer
Development in dialogue can be seen as a form of design thinking, because it often is an approach to a wicked problem: seemingly incommensurable objectives and conflicting interests on heritage, environment and economy.
Because of the comprehensive approach by design thinking on a metalevel the practice should be transferable, regardless location, legislation or problem.
However, differences in culture, could be hampering the practice. For instance in more formal settings the process of open and creative dialogue could fail.
Because of the comprehensive approach by design thinking on a metalevel the practice should be transferable, regardless location, legislation or problem.
However, differences in culture, could be hampering the practice. For instance in more formal settings the process of open and creative dialogue could fail.
Further information
Website
Good practice owner
Organisation
Municipality of Breda
Netherlands
Noord-Brabant
Contact
Heritage advisor