LOCAL COMMUNITY’S INVOLVEMENT IN MANAGING AND PRESERVING INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE
Fjolla IBRAIMI, Enis JAKUPI, Aleksandar RADEVSKI
Abstract
The decline of industry led to the closure of many industrial factories. These structures that were once associated with glory, pride and source of income, now appear as vacant, soulless buildings, intended for demolition.
Due to a movement that originated in Britain, and later expanded to other countries, awareness of the values and potential of industrial facilities began to increase. These values were often discovered in the memories of the citizens and the emotional ties they had formed with these locations and buildings, rather than in their history or architecture. Therefore, community awareness and engagement appear to be crucial factors that can aid in preserving and preventing demolition of these industrial landmarks within the city’s framework.
Since the development and impact of the industry has not been the same in all countries, this paper examines two distinct sites and towns as study areas (the first case study is an industrial site in Oberschöneweide, Berlin, while the second site is situated in Tetovo, North Macedonia). The purpose of the study, using the survey as a research tool, is to understand historical significance and industrial value of these areas based on citizens’ views, to uncover the connection of the residents with these locations, and to assist in making decisions for their management that would benefit the local community.
Pages: 124 - 133