Frizon och lagrum – världsarv och riksintresse som kulturmiljö och tillväxtpotential

Authors

  • Mattias Bäckström

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5617/nm.3386

Abstract

Free space and legal space

This article takes as its point of departure in the distinction made by André Groz between legal space and free space, the former being of a material nature defined by authorities and legal regulations, the latter im- material, upheld by common practice among citizens representing cultural values in the environment that transcend institutionally applied borders. Historical and aesthetic values are often an important part of the free space, accordingly authorities and agencies defending cultural values related to specific sites – even when they are legally founded – often find themselves in conflict with other agencies in charge of the economic devel- opment of the community.

This conflict, which causes dilemmas in political decision making, is demonstrated using two examples, both very important motorway construction projects, one in the southwest of Sweden, the other in the north of the country, both touching on areas with great historical significance. 

According to environmental legislation a developer must ask permission to realize his project and must state the consequences of his landuse. When there are conflicting interests in the area the developer is obliged to present an analysis of the consequences and suggest how the damage caused to these conflicting interests may be reduced. This is generally done by presenting alternative sitings for the road. Although in these exmples the road projects touched upon areas that are declared World Heritage Sites it is shown that the values asserted by antiquarian authorities are given a very low rating compared to alternatives representing economic gains. The economic gains are measurable and have a limited time horizon but they count for more than cultural values which are immeasurable. 

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No. 2 (2003)

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