Urban morphology, historic urban landscapes and the management of historic cities

摘要

A recent editorial in this journal focused on the gap between research and practice in urban morphology (Whitehand, 2007). In the case of historico-morphological aspects, it drew attention to the desirability of links with supranational organizations concerned with urban conservation. For the past decade I have been engaged extensively as an international consultant by the United Natio is Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and partner organizations on assignments related to the management of historic cities. As such, I should like to take up the invitation at the end of that editorial to comment on developments in UNESCO that are pertinent to practical applications of urban morphology.rnUrban morphology is little recognized, understood or applied in relation to the management of historic cities in my country, the United Kingdom.