Quantitative analysis of demand for restoration services in Jelgava old town quarter development example [Latvia]
2020
Lazdins, A., Latvia Univ. of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava (Latvia) | Jankova, L., Latvia Univ. of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava (Latvia) | Dobele, M., Latvia Univ. of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava (Latvia) | Dobele, A., Latvia Univ. of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava (Latvia)
The purpose of the article is to find out the demand for restoration service in Jelgava Old Town Quarter and to determine the factors influencing the development of the service. The study uses a qualitative method of demand estimation through a survey and using significance scale. The survey was attended by museum professionals from the region and other stakeholders. The restoration service is much needed, but there is a lack of restorers and there is insufficient funding to spend on restoration. The survey results clearly show that there is a high demand for all types of restoration because of the large number of items to be restored. Respondents value the need to preserve the cultural heritage, the importance of scientific research, the high quality of restoration services, but less importance on the importance of education. Crafts are a way of preserving and passing on to the next generation the cultural values that have been accumulated, maintained and restored. The main factors influencing the demand for restoration are the availability of information and specialists; services provided by restoration workshops; access to finance; demand for cultural and historical heritage.
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