PLACE IDENTITY ASSESSMENT 

YANGON, MYANMAR, 2014

Mapping of cultural and heritage values in four downtown neighbourhoods

A 2-week training course in Yangon brought together local government planning officials (YCDC), university students and front-line staff of the Yangon Heritage Trust. Together the embarked on a mapping exercise to identify the key cultural heritage assets in four downtown districts and established neighbourhood identity profiles. 

The mapping exercise included assessment of technical and heritage values of individual properties and the historic urban landscape but also articulation of common identity and sense of place. This formed important baseline information for a more comprehensive heritage-led urban regeneration feasibility study for the downtown area. 

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“A valuable baseline study in the form of a rapid identification of key assets in the historic downtown area”

- Dr. U Toe Aung – City Planning Department  – Yangon District Committee