This book focuses on the role of the creative sector in the governance of urban renewal and economic development initiatives. Rory Shand examines the ways in wh

Citizens, nonprofit organizations and local public officials--in increasing numbers--are using the arts and culture as vehicles to improve their downtowns, as w

Culture and creativity have untapped potential to deliver social, economic, and spatial benefits for cities and communities. Cultural and creative industries ar

Creativity has become part of the language of regeneration experts, urban planners and government policy makers attempting to revive the economic and cultural l

Report gathers information on 13 projects financed by this program, focused on strengthening the systems of governance for culture in developing countries and t