2.3. Actor-Network Perspective

We cannot, it is not easy to demolish these important buildings and then we are going to construct a new set of image because it is to play with the peoples emotions peoples belonging.

This chunk highlights the emotional and social significance of heritage buildings within a community. Demolishing such buildings is not just a physical act; it involves dismantling a part of the community's identity and memory. These structures symbolize belonging and history, making the process of changing or relocating them sensitive and complex.

Think about your childhood home. It's not just a building; it's filled with memories and emotions. Now imagine if that home had to be torn down. You wouldn't just lose a house; you'd lose a piece of your past. Similarly, communities feel deeply about their heritage buildings.

And Jennie Sjoholm what she did was try to really put together and she tried to analyse you know what is the purpose of this whole document and how are they related to the conservation of these heritage buildings.

In this part, Jennie Sjoholm plays a crucial role by analyzing various reports and documents concerning heritage conservation in Kiruna. She seeks to connect the purpose of these documents with the actual conservation efforts, indicating that the protection of heritage buildings requires a collaborative approach among various stakeholders.

Imagine a group project at school where everyone has different ideas about what to do. To succeed, you need someone to coordinate and analyze everyone's input to create a unified plan. Similarly, Jennie helps organize and understand the fragments from different stakeholders to preserve Kiruna's heritage.

In 1984 what you can see here is like it is all the red dots which are actually talking about the designated areas you know they are all the listed buildings around, and there is a conservation plan which has been adopted in 1984.

This chunk refers to the conservation plan adopted in 1984 for protecting listed buildings in Kiruna. The plan identifies designated areas, represented by red dots, where efforts will be made to conserve important heritage sites. Such plans are crucial for maintaining community identity amid changes.

Think of a school preservation club aiming to keep the school garden because it's been a part of the school for decades. They create a plan showing which parts of the garden are most important to protect, much like the conservation plan designates important heritage sites in Kiruna.

And coming to the Heritagisation process I would like to emphasise on 3 important aspects one is a heritagisation, re-heritagisation and de-heritagisation.

The heritagisation process involves recognizing and elevating certain buildings and sites to heritage status. This can happen through the addition of new heritage sites (heritagisation), the reaffirmation of already respected sites (re-heritagisation), and the rejection of sites that no longer hold significance (de-heritagisation). This triad of processes indicates a dynamic approach to heritage conservation.

Think of trends in fashion. Some clothing styles become popular (heritagisation), while others might see a revival (re-heritagisation). However, some fashions eventually fade and are deemed outdated (de-heritagisation). Heritage works similarly with buildings, reflecting changing values and importance.

there are always uncertainties, today yes we are planning for next 50 years we are preparing ourselves maybe after 50 years we may have to move to the next place but then…the general director of national heritage board also wrote in a debate article that you know the battle is about which history we will be able to tell about Kiruna in the future.

This part discusses the uncertainty involved in planning for the future of Kiruna as it faces relocation. The tensions between different stakeholders, such as the mining company, municipal administration, and local communities, complicate the decision-making process. The future storytelling aspect reflects the desire to preserve a narrative connected to heritage amidst change.

Imagine a family that needs to decide where to move due to changes in their neighborhood. They have to think about their history and what memories to carry forward with them, while also considering their future. In the same way, Kiruna must navigate its relocation while determining how to maintain its cultural narrative.

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