“If economic activity is not developed in parallel, there is no point in preserving only the building itself,” Adib Benbrahim, State Secretary at the Ministry of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy of the Kingdom of Morocco, said during the forum titled “Rethinking Cultural Heritage and Inclusive Urban Regeneration” held within the framework of WUF13, APA reports.
“Because for that building to survive, financial resources and economic life are also necessary. Commercial activities must also be taken into account, and consideration should be given to how they can be developed and upgraded while preserving the identity of the city. As a result of such processes, the value of neighborhoods increases — and this is completely normal. However, a serious problem may arise in the form of rising living costs. In such cases, some residents may be forced to move to more affordable living areas. This creates the problem of displacement and emerges as a serious limitation.
Therefore, this situation must be managed, studied, and planned very carefully, so that the main goal remains the protection of residents and communities and keeping them at the center of urban life,” he said.
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