RFC

RFC aims at the sustainable revitalisation of heritage buildings by improving the coexistence of fortified cities and neighbouring forts in urban regions. There is a high number of former fortresses and fortified sites of big historical value in Europe, established at different times. This fortified heritage defines the image of today’s landscape and the struggle and war around these cities define the current borders of municipalities, regions, countries and Europe. But in many cases such constructions are neglected, some derelict, some presented as historical monuments, or only partly utilised. In the majority of cases, they are fragmented and there is a problem to maintain them as this requires big financial investments and strong cooperation. Focuses of RFC:

• An innovative approach by developing smart ways of utilisation of old fortresses.
• Make their maintenance easier and to include the fortresses into the life of the City by the development of sustainable strategies of the maintenance and exploitation of this heritage.
• A new point of view for fortress structures, not only in a conservative way as protected heritage or environment.
• An integrated approach for fortresses revitalisation.

"Natural and cultural (military) heritage should be adapted and used for current and future challenges."