GUIDEBOOK

Amsterdam
heritage policy analysis tool for the HUL approach
Dr. Loes Veldpaus, Research Associate at Newcastle University.
This case study presents a short overview of research undertaken in Amsterdam, expanding
the understanding of the effective implementation of HUL. Even in Amsterdam – considered a
forerunner and early adopter– HUL was not ‘simply’ implemented.
It is not only difficult to change ways, but hard in the first place to identify.
A purpose-built taxonomy-based policy analysis tool (Veldpaus, 2015) allowed for the
identification of disparities, similarities and complementarities between urban and heritage
policies, processes and departments which can now be debated. Theses disparities are food
for thought, as they might preclude the holistic approach for which HUL aims.
Amsterdam Herengracht in winter. The Canal Ring Area
as a World Heritage property is a distinct area within the
historic urban landscape of Amsterdam.
© Johan J.Swart
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