Urban heritage conservation : promoting sustainable community development : a case of historic town Thimi, Nepal

Balancing Development and Heritage Conservation in Nepal: An Analysis With Reference to Legal and Policy Framework

“…However, the cultural heritage of Thimi is deteriorating day by day due to several factors including but not limited to rapid urban expansion, conversion of use of heritage buildings, change in modes of movement, lack of public participation, change in community lifestyle, institutional inefficiency, and weak policy. Conservation organizations lack efficiency in terms of technical expertise, legal support, and policy problems (Bhatta, 2009). Integration and areabased conservation are not included in the current conservation policies, which are based on individual monuments.…”

“…Integration and areabased conservation are not included in the current conservation policies, which are based on individual monuments. The current plans, policies, legislations, and institutions regarding heritage conservation are inefficient and ineffective in carrying out conservation works for the overall development of Thimi (Bhatta, 2009).…”

“…Attempts at conservation may cause conflicts in the historic towns of developing nations such as Nepal, where most of the built heritage and land plots are privately owned, because of the desire to gain the greatest benefits from their development (Bhatta, 2009). Community participation can help resolve these conflicts and achieve the best solutions.…”

“…Responsible institutions should be efficient in technical, financial, and legal aspects, adopting an integrated conservation approach with public participation. Conservation should not only preserve buildings but also provide quality environments for neighborhoods and in underdeveloped countries like Nepal, integrated conservation should promote sustainable tourism, economic benefits, and community development (Bhatta, 2009).…”

Community Participation in Ecotourism Management with Special Reference to Athirappilly and Vazhachal

“…Sustainable tourism directs to the management of all resources in a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while upholding cultural integrity, essential ecological developments, natural diversity and life support scheme (Muhanna, 2006). Sole reasons for the development of community are to provide them with the essential wherewithal to improve their living conditions, to conserve their natural and cultural heritage and to offer monetary prospects (Bhatta, 2008) In this study, Perceived Social Impact of Community Based Ecotourism Management includes the factors like improvement of cooperation and unity among members of host community, reduction of crime rate within the host community, preservation and protection of traditions and customs, cultural exchange between tourists and residents of tourism destination, respect for cultural diversity and positive social changes through CBETM among host community. All these factors were measured on five indicators on a five point likert scale.…”