The problems surrounding Budapest’s old Jewish quarter are in many respects similar to those in other historical districts of the city. Therefore in the part of the study answers to general questions regarding organisation, communication, and ways to finance the renewal of residential buildings and public areas are sought. The experience of other European cities will likely be of considerable importance. For instance, the success of foreign cities’ rehabilitation efforts can be used to expose the error in current Hungarian rehabilitation practice. While in reality “rehabilitation” means restitution, renewal, or revival, the practice of rehabilitation in Hungary has meant something quite different; actual urban transformation, or lately, downright destruction. The original goal of urban rehabilitation – to facilitate the renewal of a historical city district by preserving its core characteristics – has been lost. Therefore, the study’s second part deals with the unique features of Budapest Jewish quarter and with the opportunities inherent in these features.

Clean Air Action Group (Levegő Munkacsoport )
Hungary
http://www.levego.hu
Mr András Lukács, tel. +36 1 411 0509

01/10/2005

policy

Urban Policy > Urban environment

Cultural heritage