Derry Daily
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Sunday 6°CMonday 6°C

Derry Daily Derry Daily Derry Daily

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
BusinessNews

Speakers announced for two-day heritage conference

written by John August 23, 2018
ShareTweet

INNER City Building Preservation Trust, Derry City and Strabane District Council and the Department for Communities have announced the line-up of speakers at “Unlocking prosperity through heritage-led regeneration”, a special conference being held in Derry on October 11th and 12th.

Helen Quigley, Chief Executive of the Inner City Trust said: “We are delighted to announce an impressive array of speakers for the conference which will be kick started by Stephanie Meeks, CEO of National Trust for Historic Preservation (US) and Matt McNulty, international tourism consultant. Together, they will present the international and national perspective on heritage, urban regeneration and tourism.”

“Stephanie’s primary area of expertise is establishing the critical connection between older buildings and vibrant cities, particularly the re-use of historic buildings for 21st century use while Matt’s international work embraces tourism, transport, education, urban renewal, conservation and heritage.”

Commenting on the line-up of industry experts, the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor John Boyle, said: “It’s fantastic to see such a showing of international specialists offering their insight into how we can best preserve and celebrate our unique heritage.

“I’m particularly pleased to welcome acclaimed designer Wayne Hemmingway back to the city, building on the creative connections established during our City of Culture year and in his more recent visits to Fashion Fest.

“His astute observation and ability to identify innovative approaches to old issues is always inspiring.

“I also look forward to hearing from Andrew Palmer who is an expert at changing perceptions of people and places by helping destinations define their own distinctive heritage identity and use that narrative to build on their tourism offering.”

On behalf of the Department for Communities NI, the Director of Historic Environment, Iain Greenway explained: “ The underlying aim of the Historic Environment Division is to help communities to enjoy and realise the value of their historic environment.

“I am therefore very glad to see that a key part of the conference will be an examination of how the community can become more involved with its heritage. Giulia Vallone has carried out some very innovative work in this area and I look forward to hearing her ideas.

“Over recent years much thought has gone into considering how some cities work better than others and Kevin Murray has been at the forefront of this discussion through his own practice and as a key part of the Academy of Urbanism.

“Small changes can indeed make a very big difference and I look forward to hearing his insights.”

The two-day conference will be held in the Guildhall.

For further information contact Helen Quigley, Inner City Trust, tel. 028 7126 0329 and see www.innercitytrust.com

Speakers announced for two-day heritage conference was last modified: August 23rd, 2018 by John
John

Tags:
Derry and Strabane CouncilGuildhallHELEN QUIGLEYINNER City Building Preservation TrustINNER CITY TRUSTSpeakers announced for two-day heritage conference
ShareTweet
John

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

22 more deaths, 705 further cases in...

8 hours ago

Mullan urges public to support Holiday Hunger...

9 hours ago

Eastwood: Solution needed to cross border fishing

10 hours ago

Co Derry road reopens after collision

15 hours ago

26 more deaths, 1,052 further cases in...

1 day ago

Anderson: New Leafair advice services welcome

1 day ago

Durkan launches One Planet Development Bill consultation

1 day ago

Ministers to meet stores over non-essential trading

2 days ago

Coronavirus: Visiting suspended at hospitals across North

2 days ago

Coronavirus: R rate in North now below...

2 days ago

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Email

Features

  • DD Travel: Living like a local in Lixouri

    December 17, 2020
  • DD Travel: Kefalonia and her southern shores

    November 29, 2020
  • DD Travel: Kefalonia an Ionian discovery

    November 17, 2020
  • Lurgybrack Open Farm: The perfect place for family fun this Bank Holiday weekend

    July 10, 2019
  • DD Travel feature: Vibrant Verona

    May 2, 2019

Courts

  • Man charged over police station hoax bomb call

    January 13, 2021
  • New Year’s Eve party: Derry duo in court

    January 2, 2021
  • Derry man for trial over alleged wedding rape

    December 27, 2020
  • Derry ‘hate crime’ assault left victim unconscious

    December 23, 2020
  • Daniel Hegarty murder: Soldier B loses legal battle

    December 17, 2020

Donegal Daily

  • Coronavirus: Infection levels ‘far too high’ as 60 more deaths confirmed

    6 hours ago
  • Man found three times over legal limit while serving 20-year driving ban

    10 hours ago
  • Man in court after Alsatian attacks dog in front of shocked children

    17 hours ago

Read More

  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Features
  • Business
  • Politics

Information

  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise WIth Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions
Derry Daily

© 2021 Derry Daily. All rights reserved.


Back To Top