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Journal Article 
Aspects regarding the military cultural-historical heritage in the city of oradea (Romania) 
Morar, C; Nagy, G; Dulca, M; Boros, L; Sehida, K 
2019 
29 
2 
303-322 
English 
The changing geo-political world of the 19th century had many socio-economic consequences in Central-Eastern Europe that resulted in alternative militarization and demilitarization processes. In the city of Oradea, Romania, most of the built historic environment successfully survived over the last several centuries, its existence and reuse maintaining the historical identity of Oradea, being in the same time integrated in the local urban planning mechanism. The article is analysing the military cultural - historical heritage, quite extensive in Oradea, Romania. This heritage is part of the local history, and currently the city is showing promise in the successful reuse and redevelopment of former military structures, as Oradea is designing new and innovative uses of these former sites for present and future use. The objective of the research is to demonstrate that through revitalization, the former military areas can become sustainable assets that preserve history, culture, and architecture, and that, in the same time, the reuse of military sites and areas are powerful tools for the sustainable urban (re)development process. The research methodology considers the multidisciplinary redevelopment aspects of the (Military) Brownfields and integrates a literature review and field trip observations on the evolution, historical and current function and other characteristics of the (former) military sites. The synthesis uses in a unique manner the information analysis, finally the research paper ends with well-constructed conclusions, thoughts and ideas on this particular investigation. © 2019 Historical Society of Southern Primorska of Koper. All rights reserved. 
Architecture; Conservation; Culture; History; Military structures; Revitalization; Sustainable development; Urban heritage