HerO - Heritage as Opportunity

The rapidly changing basic conditions of modern times pose a big challenge on the management of historic towns in Europe. The imbalance of progress and the preservation of the historic urban fabric often results in either economic stagnancy or the loss of cultural heritage values and with it the loss of identity.

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In this context, our network HerO aims to develop integrated and innovative management strategies for historic urban landscapes. Our main objective is facilitating the right balance between the preservation of built cultural heritage and the sustainable, future-proof socio-economic development of historic towns in order to strengthen their attractiveness and competitiveness. Emphasis will be placed on managing conflicting usage interests and capitalising the pote ...

Project launch :
21 April 2008

Lead Partner

City of Regensburg, Germany hero@regensburg.de

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The HerO Lead Partner Team:

 

Matthias Ripp

With a background in historical geography and tourism, Matthias officiates as Regensburg’s World Heritage Manager since 2007. As Project Coordinator of the HerO network he accounts for the topics chosen for our exchange activities.

ripp.matthias@regensburg.de

   

Barbara Buehler

With degrees in architecture and world heritage studies Barbara works for Regensburg’s world heritage office. Being the HerO Project Manager, Barbara is responsible for our network’s overall management, for communication activities and financial reporting.

buehler.barbara@regensburg.de

   

Klaus Grepmeier

Klaus graduated in mechanical engineering and has got 12 years of experience in managing EU-funded projects. Since 2006 Klaus is European Officer of the City of Regensburg. He initiated Regensburg’s Lead Partnership for the HerO network and provides advice on project management issues.

grepmeier.klaus@regensburg.de

 

                                               

Matthias Ripp                           Barbara Buehler                      Klaus Grepmeier

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Lead Expert

Nils Schefflerscheffler@urbanexpert.net

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With a degree in spatial planning Nils works independently as an urban planner in Berlin. Nils is skilled in integrated management processes and he has worked as consultant for several EU-funded projects. Nils is the Lead Expert of the HerO network.