1.2. Conservation Plan of 1984

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 emphasizes the significance of heritage buildings within a community. It suggests that demolishing these structures is not trivial; they hold emotional and cultural value for the people. When you take away buildings that have historical meaning, it affects individuals' sense of belonging and identity.

Consider a family home where generations have lived. If someone were to demolish it for new construction, the family would feel a deep sense of loss because of the memories and connections tied to that house. Similarly, heritage buildings carry memories for the entire community.

You have these 3 are the major stakeholders of the Kiruna: the railway, the LKAB state-owned mining company, and the Kiruna Kommun to serve the people.

In Kiruna, there are three main stakeholders involved: the railway system, which is vital for transportation; LKAB, a state-owned mining company that plays a significant economic role; and Kiruna Kommun, the municipal government responsible for service delivery to the community. Understanding the roles of these stakeholders is crucial as they influence the conservation and relocation processes.

Think of a school project where you have different groups responsible for various tasks: one group researches, another creates presentations, and a third organizes logistics. Each group's role is essential for the project's success, just like these three stakeholders in Kiruna.

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

The 1984 Conservation Plan marked an important step in recognizing and protecting distinct building sites in Kiruna, illustrated on a map with red dots. This plan aimed to preserve the architectural heritage of the town in light of impending changes due to mining activities.

Imagine a city that decides to protect its historical sites because they represent its identity, similar to how a family might establish rules to keep heirlooms safe. The adoption of the 1984 plan was Kiruna's way of safeguarding its heritage despite future developments.

In her work, Jennie Sjoholm analyzed the purpose of the whole document and how they are related to the conservation of these heritage buildings... heritagisation, re-heritagisation, and de-heritagisation.

Jennie Sjoholm's analysis focused on the concept of heritagisation, which refers to recognizing buildings as heritage worth preserving. Re-heritagisation involves reaffirming the importance of already identified heritage sites as their status changes, while de-heritagisation may occur when certain buildings no longer hold the same significance. This process is critical during relocation efforts and ensures that important cultural narratives continue.

Consider how a community might celebrate specific landmarks during a festival, reaffirming their importance each year. However, if some landmarks fall into disrepair and no longer represent the community's values, the community might decide they need to focus more on the ones that do, similar to the processes defined by Sjoholm.

There have been a lot of the controversial aspects of how this particular culture has going to be taken into account in the move process.

The relocation of heritage buildings to accommodate mining operations raises controversial issues. It engages various stakeholders with different opinions on how history will be portrayed and which aspects of Kiruna’s culture should be preserved. The debate centers on balancing modern progress with historical integrity.

When a town decides to change its main street's layout, residents might disagree on which shops should remain or what the street should look like. Similarly, in Kiruna, the community must navigate differing viewpoints on which cultural aspects to retain when relocating buildings.

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