The fund is a public institution created by the Luxembourg government in 1993, under the supervision of the Minister for Public Works who reports to the Chamber of Deputies. The Funds’ expenditures are controlled by the Court of Audit.
The Funds’ goal is to renovate 4 blocks of the old town in the city of Luxembourg by restoration, transformation, construction or adaptation of the relevant buildings and their surroundings. The blocks include public buildings like the ancient clinic St. Joseph, the national museum, the privy council as well as the juridical infrastructure.
Before the restoration begins, a basic inquiry is attempted by historians, archaeologists, sociologists and architects. Restoration cannot begin until they are heard and the safety of the cultural heritage is guaranteed. Based on this inquiry architects start to develop restoration plans that reflect the concept of a sustainable restoration.
Finally, all decisions are made by the Minister for Public Works in coordination with the Minister for Culture who is in charge of history, archaeology and design.

Fonds de rénovation de la Vieille Ville
9b, Boulevard du Prince Henri
1724 Luxembourg
Luxembourg
vville@pt.lu
http://www.vieilleville.lu
Pierre KIEFER (Project Manager), tel. +352-223936

31/12/2004

policy

Urban Policy > Urban environment

Urban renewal