Matrix: Advantages and Disadvantages
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Status and Recognition
opportunity to raise external perception of the qualities of York
opportunity to raise within the communities of York pride, local visibility and recognition of the city’s exceptional heritage
selling point for inward investment and economic development
selling point for tourism
Improves marketing potential Publicity Branding Advertising World Market
Opportunity to promote a sense of place that can be used both to inform design of developments and quality of life for residents |
Heritage could be perceived as a brake on development. We need the past but need to recognise York as a vibrant, social city of culture as well as history.
Possible increase in tourist numbers, which if not managed sustainably could be an issue
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External Interference and involvement in City Decisions
Possible positive influence on planning decisions promoting sensitive and sympathetic development Possible beneficial restriction of inappropriate development
Possible positive influence on conservation measures
Possible strengthening of case for archaeological conservation
Possible external help with improving urban architectural design and townscape appearance
Major developments already approved or in pipeline (York Central, Hungate, Piccadilly/ Castle Gateway schemes)
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Possible unwelcome negative influence on planning decisions
Possible constraint on new development
Possible external conservation scrutiny on development
Possible ossification of a vibrant City by external constraints
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Possible Attraction of Increased Funds
Sharpens arguments for cash Heritage issues Improvement of infrastructure
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If new developments are limited by WHS inward investment could be limited
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Costs
Partnership funding will deliver sense of shared ownership of WH status if achieved.
Support funding could also be sought from within the city and beyond |
Council needs to budget for contributions to both Stage 2 and particularly for Stage 3.
Staffing arrangements unclear at present |
General
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World Heritage status would be a positive contribution to encouraging cultural tourism
It would allow York to work with Yorkshire’s two other World Heritage Sites (Fountain’s Abbey and Saltaire) to develop regional benefits from designation
Greater potential for research and understanding of the components and attributes that underpin York’s OUV
Greater sense of place and pride and engagement in the heritage of the city for residents
Benefits derived from World Heritage status depend to a large extent on the support and commitment that the community (private sector, public sector, owners, managers, residents) puts into the World Heritage Site recognising and taking the opportunities it offers.
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Political requirements of other agencies (local regional national international) must be considered
Competition and Risk of failure
Need for a World Heritage Management Plan / Supplementary Planning Guidance
Relationship to existing City Initiatives and Policies Need for Time/ Staff/ money Need for Leadership Local Authority/ Trust costs – application costs and subsequent running costs
Possible increased visitor pressure would concern residents - residents support must not be taken for granted
Possible negative local impact if tourist numbers rise in the city unsustainably
York is already an expensive place to live – WHS may exacerbate this issue
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