Challenges of Addis Abeba Historical Building in Arada Sub-City : Challenges of Heritages in Addis Ababa

The extraordinary urban problems of the city today are complex to master and require deep reflection about managing cultural preservation while at the same time planning new developments and growth. Solutions must not be directed to solve short-term needs and problems but should be holistic in order to avoid excessive destruction of the urban landscape. Planning that focuses on urbanization only, without considering all the other aspects of the city, will eventually fail.