Historical buildings heritage
Djibouti
Survey of historic buildings, creation of a heritage inventory using GIS, proposal of legal and fiscal updates, training of local staff, and preparation of a pilot study for Place Harbi.
As part of the World Bank-funded Social Development & Public Works Project, the Government of Djibouti initiated a program to rehabilitate and safeguard its urban and architectural heritage, with a particular focus on the historic center of the capital. This area constitutes a cohesive ensemble of residential and commercial buildings in an eclectic colonial style, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The study was supported by detailed reconnaissance surveys and the development of a Geographic Information System (GIS) for planning purposes, enabling a deeper understanding of the urban patterns that have shaped the city’s development since its foundation in 1888.
On this basis, fiscal, legal, and financial measures were identified to support the protection and conservation of this significant architectural heritage. These efforts were complemented by promotional initiatives aimed at raising public awareness and enhancing appreciation of the city’s cultural heritage.
Execution period
2005 – 2007
Client
ADDS-Agence Djiboutienne de Développement Social
Funding
The World Bank