Presents an evaluation of and rehabilitation proposal for the historic centre and neighbourhood of Paula in Havana, Cuba. The area is characterized by small, low-lying 18th century buildings mostly used for domestic purposes. The authoress presents information on population density, surface area, number of buildings, etc. The rehabilitation proposals include transforming the habitat demolishing technically unsound buildings, restoring stone facades, new constructions, open-air areas, restructuring, and repairing and rehabilitating old residences. -- ICCROM