Decision - 32COM 8B.58 - Examination of nominations and minor modifications to the boundaries of naturel, mixed and cultural properties to the World Heritage List - Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn (ESTONIA)

The World Heritage Committee,

1.   Having examined Documents WHC-08/32.COM/8B.Add and WHC-08/32.COM/INF.8B1.Add,

2. Approves the minor modification to the boundaries of the property and buffer zone of the Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn, Estonia;

3. Urges the State Party to develop a comprehensive Management Plan for the enlarged area and its buffer zone as a framework for other strategic plans for the city;

4. Recommends that development in the wider setting beyond the buffer zone be examined for its impact on the values of the property.