VIVA EASTPART carries on an analysis on best practices in the field of long term cultural and environmental heritage revitalisation in European small historic centres, focusing on the Eastern Europe specificities. The study is carried on by a team of international experts and experimented university researchers, led by the think tank ATU - Association for Urban Transition. VIVA EAST will elaborate a methodology on cultural and environmental heritage valorisation, engaging local stakeholders involved in spatial, cultural and tourism activities in the three pilot areas: Romania - Hartibaciului Valley micro-region, Armenia - Tavush region and Republic of Moldova - Cahul County.