| Author | Manorot Phinith |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.HS-99-04 |
| Subject(s) | Urban renewal--Laos--Luang Prabang
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | In many developing countries, the tradition and function of historic city are now facing the
countervailing pressure of modernization and urban renewal. Luangprabang is likely to face
many similar problems as other World Heritage Sites, where conservation and modem urban
development must be balanced.
With respect to the characteristics of Luangprabang Historic City, most of the sensitive
historic areas are situated in the central district of urban area in the heart of Luangprabang
province. Luangprabang will benefit greatly since it is located on future transport routes to
serve increasing and economics activities. These latter effects may include loss of agricultural
land to increased urbanization, the establishment of tourism facilities, and other related
impacts. The study while understanding past, present and future development pattern also
identifies the impact of the increased the activities to the conservation of this town.
Luangprabang town shows a multifarious mix of use. Administrative, religious, commerce
and residence are situated in the center of the town.
Conservation the ancient town as a whole has to have an incremental approach. Current
administrations and development control regulation are not sufficiently controlling and
guiding the development pattern in Luangprabang. The study explores what is the loophole of
existing regulation and possibility to manage the city to cope with the rapidly increasing
demand of the urban growth. The appropriate planning agencies, which need to deal with the
study area are also recommended.
The conclusion of the opinion in both public and private sectors shows that although there is
high attitude towards conservation project, but the action program for public relation
campaign is recommended to introduce the urban regulation and the guide- line for planning
process, implementation and evaluation.
If conservation is to be seen as an instrument for a balanced approach in development it is
essential to see it not in conflict with development. Also it should be seen not only include
elements of history and national prestige but include the culture and locality. Based on this
approach a "Conservation with Development" plan is formulated for Luangprabang. |
| Year | 1999 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kammeier, H. Detlef; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Sheng, Yap Kioe ;Morishita, Hideharu; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1999 |