Résumé en anglais
Havana, a Caribbean Metropolis with a European influence,was spared the damage of the global urban renewal and
overdevelopment of the second half of the 20thcentury. Even today, it
keeps intact its traditional urban fabric. Its unique and appealing spiritstems not only from the well-known quality of its music and rhythms,
its vibrant street life and its friendly ambience, but also from its builtenvironment. However, the city’s harmonious juxtaposition of different
architectural styles, displayed by an impressive collection of buildingsauthored by world famous local and international architects, is currently
threatened by overdevelopment, sprawl and neglect. A comprehensiveMaster Plan aimed at preserving the city’s spirit and its historic, urban
and architectural legacy has been devised. It is intended to encourageHavana’s future urban and economic development, while respecting its
spirit and remaining true to its history, its people’s idiosyncrasies and itslandscapes. The plan acknowledges Havana’s readiness for a sensitive
change and renovation according to sustainable principles that reconcilehuman needs with ecological imperatives. It envisions Havana’s
survival as an urban place with a strong cultural identity. For the firsttime, it supplies a comprehensive and long term vision that guarantees
total connectivity and a seamless urban layout. The plan deals with theoldest areas by creating buffer zones that grant urban continuity, as well
as social and cultural integration.