SURCH

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The SURCH network explored experiences of urban regeneration with a focus on social inclusion through the active use of cultural heritage. The five cities involved have developed new knowledge in this field through their exchange and have fed their results into their daily work with local partners. The network particularly focused on 3 sub themes: 1. Creating mutual understanding between local actors in urban regeneration 2. promoting inclusion of communities in decision making and benefit sharing from redevelopment 3. contributing to intercultural awareness and understanding of values from local community level to national, transnational and European level A clear-cut conclusion from the networks activity is that urban regeneration cannot be done without considering the cultural heritage of the city as a whole or that of one of its districts, and a city’s cultural baggage should even be the starting point for urban regeneration initiatives.

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