Defence Sites IV

This title consists of papers from the 4th International Conference on Defence Sites, Heritage and Future. It presents research works looking at the opportunities offered by redundant defence sites to planners, architects and local communities to redevelop large areas, bringing new life to often neglected parts of towns.

These opportunities are common to many countries and the papers published in this book stress this common feature and share experiences of the transformation of defence sites to civilian uses around the world.

It provides a better understanding of the issues raised by defence site redundancy and the implications of different disposal processes for the land.

The re-use of defence sites also raises questions regarding the need to recover contaminated land which can have far-reaching legal responsibilities and environmental consequences.

Also considered is the need to achieve sustainable development which involves issues related to maintenance and conservation, as well as built and natural environmental controls, while responding to the needs and aspirations of the community.

Topics covered include: Military heritage history; Castles and fortresses; Fortified cities; Transition from military to civilian life; Fortified heritage, culture and tourism; Conservation and restoration; Community involvement; Simulation and modelling; Economic analysis.