Author： McCarthy John
Publisher： Routledge Ltd
ISSN： 1469-9265
Source： International Planning Studies, Vol.9, Iss.1, 2004-02, pp. : 43-64
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Abstract
The emergence of new tourism-related land uses within historic port cities has brought a range of physical, economic and social benefits. However, there are often associated tensions between the need for economic development and the need to maintain the unique heritage resource that may be a large part of the attraction for visitors. The case of Malta's Cottonera Project--for the waterfront of part of the historic 'Grand Harbour'--throws these tensions into sharp relief; indeed, the controversy generated by the proposal led to a successful vote of no confidence in the Maltese government. The case illustrates the problematic role of the spatial planning system in seeking to mediate between interests with opposing aims in historic port cities, and the need to apply principles of sustainable regeneration.
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