The development of the OWHC’s New Urban Project (NUP) is one of the Organization’s priorities. The activities carried out under the two programs dedicated to it should lead to its adoption by all member cities at the 18^th OWHC World Congress (Marrakech, October 26-29, 2026).

The New Urban Project is a program that aims to regenerate historic centers through urban strategies focused on habitability.

A briefing note summarizes the results obtained since the 16^th World Congress in Quebec City, their validation at the 17^th World Congress in Cordoba, and the development of activities until October 15, 2025, within the framework of the Québec Roadmap and the Cordoba Path. It summarizes what can be said today about the New Urban Project. This note is the main reference intended to consolidate a shared understanding of what is currently underway and what activities should focus on until Marrakech.

Access the following links to know more about the five activities:

• Quebec Roadmap: Collaborative Networks, Community of practice
• Cordoba Path: Heritage Urban Regeneration Accelerator, CityLabs, Focus Groups

The New Urban Project in numbers

Follow the activities of the Québec Roadmap and the Cordoba Path by the numbers!