Contributions to Architectural and Urban Resilience Through Vulnerability Assessment: The Case of Mozambique Island’s World Heritage
Mozambique Island, a UNESCO World Heritage property, faces significant challenges due to climate change and extreme weather events. This study proposes a comprehensive framework for assessing morphological vulnerabilities and enhancing urban resilience in this unique historical urban landscape. The...
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| author | Susana Milão Telma Ribeiro Mariana Correia Isabel Clara Neves Joaquim Flores Olga Alvarez |
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| description | Mozambique Island, a UNESCO World Heritage property, faces significant challenges due to climate change and extreme weather events. This study proposes a comprehensive framework for assessing morphological vulnerabilities and enhancing urban resilience in this unique historical urban landscape. The research methodology involves a thorough analysis of historical cartography, urban evolution, topography, and vernacular architecture, combined with recent conservation assessments and case studies from other climate-vulnerable regions. This study reveals the island’s dual urban structure, comprising the Stone and Lime town and the Macuti town, each with distinct morphological characteristics and vulnerabilities. Historical maps and topographical analysis demonstrate how the island’s geography has shaped its urban development, with the Stone and Lime town built on higher ground and the Macuti town situated at or below sea level, increasing its flood risk. The research highlights the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with resilience strategies while respecting the authenticity and integrity of the World Heritage property. Key findings include the need for a GIS-based management tool for continuous conservation assessment, and the crucial role of community engagement in implementing resilience mechanisms. This study contributes to the broader discourse on cultural heritage as a contributor to architectural and urban resilience, offering valuable insights for other World Heritage properties facing similar climate challenges. The proposed framework emphasizes the importance of balancing heritage preservation with adaptive strategies, while enhancing the island’s resilience facing climate-related threats. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-66812e740745444787843285b2696ce52025-01-24T13:34:22ZengMDPI AGHeritage2571-94082025-01-01812510.3390/heritage8010025Contributions to Architectural and Urban Resilience Through Vulnerability Assessment: The Case of Mozambique Island’s World HeritageSusana Milão0Telma Ribeiro1Mariana Correia2Isabel Clara Neves3Joaquim Flores4Olga Alvarez5CIAUD-UPT—Branch of CIAUD Research Center, Department of Architecture and Multimedia Gallaecia, Portucalense University, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 541, 4200-072 Porto, PortugalCIAUD-UPT—Branch of CIAUD Research Center, Department of Architecture and Multimedia Gallaecia, Portucalense University, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 541, 4200-072 Porto, PortugalCIAUD-UPT—Branch of CIAUD Research Center, Department of Architecture and Multimedia Gallaecia, Portucalense University, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 541, 4200-072 Porto, PortugalCIAUD-UPT—Branch of CIAUD Research Center, Department of Architecture and Multimedia Gallaecia, Portucalense University, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 541, 4200-072 Porto, PortugalCIAUD-UPT—Branch of CIAUD Research Center, Department of Architecture and Multimedia Gallaecia, Portucalense University, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 541, 4200-072 Porto, PortugalCIAUD, Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design, Lisbon School of Architecture, Universidade de Lisboa, Rua Sá Nogueira, Polo Universitário do Alto da Ajuda, 1349-063 Lisboa, PortugalMozambique Island, a UNESCO World Heritage property, faces significant challenges due to climate change and extreme weather events. This study proposes a comprehensive framework for assessing morphological vulnerabilities and enhancing urban resilience in this unique historical urban landscape. The research methodology involves a thorough analysis of historical cartography, urban evolution, topography, and vernacular architecture, combined with recent conservation assessments and case studies from other climate-vulnerable regions. This study reveals the island’s dual urban structure, comprising the Stone and Lime town and the Macuti town, each with distinct morphological characteristics and vulnerabilities. Historical maps and topographical analysis demonstrate how the island’s geography has shaped its urban development, with the Stone and Lime town built on higher ground and the Macuti town situated at or below sea level, increasing its flood risk. The research highlights the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with resilience strategies while respecting the authenticity and integrity of the World Heritage property. Key findings include the need for a GIS-based management tool for continuous conservation assessment, and the crucial role of community engagement in implementing resilience mechanisms. This study contributes to the broader discourse on cultural heritage as a contributor to architectural and urban resilience, offering valuable insights for other World Heritage properties facing similar climate challenges. The proposed framework emphasizes the importance of balancing heritage preservation with adaptive strategies, while enhancing the island’s resilience facing climate-related threats.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/8/1/25UNESCO World Heritagevulnerabilityarchitectural resilienceurban resiliencevernacular architecturemorphological analysis |
| spellingShingle | Susana Milão Telma Ribeiro Mariana Correia Isabel Clara Neves Joaquim Flores Olga Alvarez Contributions to Architectural and Urban Resilience Through Vulnerability Assessment: The Case of Mozambique Island’s World Heritage Heritage UNESCO World Heritage vulnerability architectural resilience urban resilience vernacular architecture morphological analysis |
| title | Contributions to Architectural and Urban Resilience Through Vulnerability Assessment: The Case of Mozambique Island’s World Heritage |
| title_full | Contributions to Architectural and Urban Resilience Through Vulnerability Assessment: The Case of Mozambique Island’s World Heritage |
| title_fullStr | Contributions to Architectural and Urban Resilience Through Vulnerability Assessment: The Case of Mozambique Island’s World Heritage |
| title_full_unstemmed | Contributions to Architectural and Urban Resilience Through Vulnerability Assessment: The Case of Mozambique Island’s World Heritage |
| title_short | Contributions to Architectural and Urban Resilience Through Vulnerability Assessment: The Case of Mozambique Island’s World Heritage |
| title_sort | contributions to architectural and urban resilience through vulnerability assessment the case of mozambique island s world heritage |
| topic | UNESCO World Heritage vulnerability architectural resilience urban resilience vernacular architecture morphological analysis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/8/1/25 |
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