Browsing by Author "Shawul, Biniam"

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    Assessment of Intervention and Influence of Urban Redevelopment on Architectural Heritages Located in Arada area
    (Addis Ababa University, 2019-11) Shawul, Biniam; Girmay, Tadesse
    Conservation of urban and architectural heritage in the Arada area is basic to remember the history of Addis Abeba. Currently, the city is experiencing redevelopment activities. The research was assessing urban redevelopment interventions and influences on architectural heritages, for the case of main Street of Churchill and the surroundings. The significance of the study is to conserve architectural heritages from mass destruction due to urban redevelopment. The research was conducted through site investigation, document analysis, interviews and questionnaire surveys. Both qualitative and quantitative data are collected from different sources. The research is mainly qualitative. The quantitative data collected is used to support the results but not as a major source of data or information to reach a conclusion. The research was done through identifying independent factors that affect architectural heritages such as problem of urban heritage management, professional gap, redevelopment, improper structural intervention and natural factors deeply investigated from site investigation and interviews. The research identifies that architectural heritages are vulnerable due to urban redevelopment and lack of understanding the value of heritage. Due to this, the historic buildings were transforming their existing character into modern buildings; In addition, they are missing its historical values. The research would recommends the policy developers and community should be work together to increase the property value of a Arada area. Generally, the study shows that to conserve the architectural heritage located in Arada area, the stakeholders shall be work on revitalization, adaptive re-use, restoration, and renovation.