Regional building archaeology

• Main Authors: Paulo Charruadas, Stéphane Demeter
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Université Saint-Louis Bruxelles 2011-10-01
• Series: Brussels Studies
• Subjects: urban renewal; history; land use planning; heritage
• Online Access: http://journals.openedition.org/brussels/1052

Although the situation in Brussels has improved considerably in recent years, the management – identification, protection and preservation – of built heritage from the Old Regime is still faced with a certain number of administrative, regulatory and scientific problems. This article intends to illustrate the importance of the development of regional building archaeology: [1] by reviewing the current situation of the study and protection of historic architectural heritage in Brussels; [2] by identifying the main problems which hinder this management; and [3] by proposing several ideas for solutions and by showing the potential of this type of development for the future of the city‑Region.