Introduction

"Historic Urban Landscape Conservation and Planning Youth Training 2023" is a training course designed based on the UNESCO Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape. Focusing on the theme of the "Macao Historic Centre Protection and Management Plan," it aims to train twenty-five university students or young people aspiring to develop careers in cultural heritage management, urban planning, landscape design, and urban design. The program enhances their understanding of Macao's Historic Centre and urban planning, encouraging future participation in relevant public engagement activities to contribute ideas for building a harmonious, livable, and sustainable Macao.

In August 2020, Macao became China's third official member city of the Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC), following Suzhou and Dujiangyan. To support the OWHC's mission of promoting the implementation of the World Heritage Convention, encouraging experience exchange in cultural heritage protection and management, and strengthening cooperation among heritage cities, this training was initiated to deepen local university students' and young people's understanding of heritage conservation.

Program Features

The "Historic Urban Landscape" concept is a UNESCO initiative for protecting urban World Heritage sites, closely linked to urban planning and particularly suitable for high-density urban heritage sites like Macao's Historic Centre. Since 2014, it has been promoted in East Asia as an "Asian Applicability Platform."

With the official announcement of the Macao Master Plan in February 2022 and the impending release of the Macao Historic Centre Protection and Management Plan, Macao's urban planning is entering an era of systematic regulation. This training aims to equip local youth with the knowledge to engage with and contribute to these important plans.

Building on the success of the 2019-2022 editions, this training consists of 10 learning units and a final sharing session, totaling 33 class hours. Each unit will be led by experienced instructors, covering topics such as:

• Cultural Heritage Protection Law
• Urban Planning Law
• "Planning Condition Plan" Analysis Techniques
• History of Macao's Urban Development
• Cultural Overlay GIS Learning
• Urban Landscape and Planning Discussions & Field Visits
• Historic Urban Landscape Workshops
• Group Project Research and Discussion
• Learning Outcome Presentation

The curriculum is professional, comprehensive, and tailored to Macao's local context, integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and big data for practical application.

Objectives

• Enhance youth understanding of the Macao Historic Centre Protection and Management Plan and the Macao Master Plan.
• Encourage youth to actively contribute ideas on community affairs.
• Promote UNESCO's "Historic Urban Landscape" concept.
• Organize youth to focus on and participate in cultural heritage protection, urban planning, and Planning Condition Plan discussions.
• Deepen youth understanding of local history, culture, heritage conservation issues, and related work in other regions.
• Cultivate an international perspective among youth, introducing them to the work of the OWHC and conservation efforts in other member cities.

Participant Recruitment

• Target: Macao youth aged 16–35 interested in cultural heritage management and urban planning.
• Method: Participants must be selected members of the organizing association. Successful applicants will automatically become members and pay an annual membership fee of MOP 50.00.
• Quota: 25 participants.
• Application Period: June 16 – July 13, 2023.
• Application Method: Online via the official Google Form.
• Application Fee: MOP 150.00.
• Course Deposit: MOP 800.00. The deposit will be refunded to participants who achieve an 80% attendance rate and attend the final sharing session.
• Selection Method: Based on interview and document review.
• Result Announcement: July 20, 2023, on the association's website; selected candidates will be notified via email and SMS.

Final Sharing Session

Participants will form groups to present reports on topics related to cultural heritage management, urban planning, or landscape design based on their learning. Guests will be invited to review, comment on, and provide feedback on the presentations.

Assessment & Certification

Participants who complete the entire course with an attendance rate of at least 80% and whose final sharing session report meets the required standard will receive a certificate.

Notes & Contact

• All updates will be announced on the association's website.
• Personal data will be used solely for this project and related purposes and will be destroyed upon project completion.
• Insurance will be provided for all selected participants.
• Participants must agree to the arrangements and decisions of the organizer.
• The organizer reserves the right to make final decisions and provide supplementary explanations to these regulations.

Contact:

• WeChat ID: irisleiwwkakatot
• Phone: 65275426
• Email: [email protected]

Venue:

• M軸空間 (Nam Van Store)
• Address: Basement Units C/V-M1(S2) & L1(S3), Nam Van Lake Square, Avenida da Praia Grande do Nam Van 470-756, Macao