Belize City, located at the Belize River estuary, is the largest city in Belize. It used to be the capital city of Belize and also the hub of economic, political, and cultural development. However, due to severe hurricanes, the Government of Belize decided to move the capital to Belmopan in 1970. Following the removal of the administration function, the downtown area of Belize City gradually suffered from economic stagnation and urban depression. To rejuvenate Downtown Belize City the project will do so by means of preserving and revitalizing the colonial-style public architecture and private homes. Downtown Belize City is thus transformed by creating cultural amenities for community participation and enhancing the tourist-friendly atmosphere. As such, the Government of Belize, in conjunction with the National Taiwan University Building and Planning Research Foundation, through collaboration with the International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF), has utilized the concept of an Eco-museum to work towards the goal of rejuvenating Downtown Belize City