| Type of Project |
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Participation in International |
| Field |
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Culture/Arts |
| Name of Local Authority |
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Kyoto City |
| Cooperation Partner: |
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We have exchanged valuable experience and knowledge amongst the 65 member cities from 49 countries and have developed city-to-city cooperation. |
- Motive for the start of project:
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In 1987, the first World Conference of Historical Cities was held in Kyoto. In order to continue holding the conference and promote exchange between the participanting cities, the World Conference of Historical Cities Council was established. Then the 2nd conference was held in Florence in 1988, and the 3rd conference was held in Barcelona in 1991. On the occasion of the 4th Conference, once again held in Kyoto in 1994, it was decided to reorganize and develop the existing Council to form an expanded League of Historical Cities in order to further strengthen the ties among member cities.
- Outline and Progress of Project:
- The 1st Kyoto Conference ( 1987 )
The 2nd Florence Conference ( 1988 )
The 3rd Barcelona Conference ( 1991 )
The 4th Kyoto Conference ( 1994 )
The 5th Xian Conference ( 1996 )
The 6th Cracow Conference ( 1998 )
The 7th Montpellier Conference ( 2000 )
The 8th Montreal Conference ( 2003 )
The 9th Gyeongju Conference ( 2005 Oct.18-20 )
The 10th Ballarat Conference ( 2006 Oct.29 - Nov.1 )
- Cooperation Period:
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From 1994 onward
- Affiliations with other Organization:
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*United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
*International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
*Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC)
The League of Historical Cities encouraged to promote exchanges and cooperation with the above mentioned organizations in the 8th World Conference of Historical Cities in Montreal in 2003.
http://www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca/2003
- Difficulties encountered and Solutions:
- The League of Historical Cities consists of 61 member cities. Many, but not all of these cities involve themselves actively in the activities of the League. Also there is a problem that the attendance to the conference is falling off. Providing the attractive & helpful information continuously, the Secretariat of the League has made a great effort to PR the League through the website and newsletter as well as enrich the content of conference.
- Results and Future Prospects:
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(Result) The League of Historical Cities have introduced through the World Conference of Historical Cities, the newsletter and so forth that numerous administrative policies are applied effectively to preserve the townscape and utilize the cultural heritages including historic buildings in each historical city in the world. The activities of the League of Historical Cities have been recognized widely among scholars, specialists, and international organizations including UN and non-member cities, etc.. Many experts and citizens participated actively in the 8th World Conference of Historical Cities in Montreal and exchanged their experiences each other.
(Prospect)
We will continue to strengthen our relations with various international bodies and others toward city-to-city-cooperation and seek best way to gain the active new member cities.
- Problems:
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The secretariat will make more contact with member cities to activate our League and aim at the high participation rate to the World Conference of Historical Cities.
- Message:
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Our puopose in forming this League is to contribute to the realization of eternal world peace so desired for the future of mankind by all people everywhere. The League is an organization which will deepen mutual understanding by transcending national boundaries and building on the common foundation of historical cities to strengthen affiliation among cities. Please visit to the official website of the League of Historical Cities.
- Department in charge:
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The Secretariat of the League of Historical Cities
(International Relations Office, General Affairs Bureau, Kyoto Municipality)
- Updated On:
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November 2004
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