PUBLICATIONS OF VILNIUS OLD TOWN RENEWAL AGENCY
The following publications have been released by OTRA:
Leaflet "How to take part
in the Vilnius Old Town Revitalisation Programme" (supported by UNDP) is in
two parts:
- Part 1 of the publication (2000) discusses
requirements and opportunities for citizens to co-financing renovation of
Vilnius Old Town building or their environment and presents assessment criteria
for the sites and objects to be renovated
- Part 2 "Preservation of Heritage Values" (2001)
gives information on authentic surviving buildings or parts of their environment,
in particular on preservation and displaying of architectural and artistic
decorum and construction elements.
The brochure "Investors' Guidelines" (2001, supported by UNESCO) is an information publication dealing with the main problems encountered when investing in the Old Town. In June 2003 a second edition of the Investors' Guidelines taking into consideration the new Law on Building and other amended legal acts and regulations was published.
The brochure "Conservation
Guidelines" (2002, supported by UNESCO) is an information publication on the
preservation of heritage values in the improvement of living environment.
In 2002, along with the "Conservation Guidelines", 9 Main Rules for the Maintenance
of Historic Buildings was released as a separate leaflet. This checklist is
intended for Old Town residents and investors who make changes in the Old
Town.
The booklet Vilnius Old Town Revitalisation 1998 - 2003 (2003)
The leaflet "The Defensive Wall of Vilnius" (2003)
Information brochure "Preservation of Authentic Elements of Built Fabric of Vilnius Old Town: Entrance Gates, Doors and Windows"(2004, supported by UNDP)
Information leaflet "Program of Study Tours for Youth" (2004, supported by UNDP)
The brochure "Ethnographic Fine Crafts and Fairs Programme" (2005)
Publications, issued
during 2006 - 2007:
The booklet "Revitalization
of the Organ at the Holy Spirit Church in Vilnius" (2006)
The booklet "The Vilnius
City Wooden Architectural Heritage Protection Strategy" (2006)
The brochure "The Renewal of Vilnius City Wooden Buildings" (2006, in Lithuanian)
The leaflet "European
Route of Brick Gothic. Vilnius Kaunas (2007)
The leaflet "Europaische Route der Backsteingotik. Vilnius Kaunas" (2007)
Exibitions
produced by Vilnius Old Town Renewal Agency:
"Vilnius historic parks
and gardens",
"Vilnius
High-Rise Buildings and Historic City Centre",
"Vilnius
Wooden Architectural Heritage",
Photo exibition: "World Heritage Cities".