The Creative City: A Toolkit for Urban Innovators - Softcover

Landry, Charles

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9781853836138: The Creative City: A Toolkit for Urban Innovators

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ISBN 10: 1853836133 ISBN 13: 9781853836138

Publisher: Earthscan Publications Ltd., 2000

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Cities have always been the crucible of culture and civilization--and the hubs of wealth creation. But today they face enormous challenges. Compounded by infrastructural, economic and social problems, dramatic changes are taking place. If cities are to flourish, there has to be a paradigm shift in the way they are managed, to draw fully on the talents and creativity of their own residents--businesses, city authorities and the citizens themselves.

The Creative City is both a clarion call for imaginative action in the development and running of urban life and a clear and detailed toolkit of methods by which our cities can be revived and revitalized. Presenting case studies and examples of urban innovation and regeneration from around the world, it analyzes the crucial steps and disciplines involved. It shows how to think, plan and act creatively in addressing urban issues, and how to apply the methods described in any city.

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About the Author:

Charles Landry is Director of COMEDIA, a leading cultural consultancy which he founded in 1978, and an independent consultant for the World Bank.

Review:

'This book will power the post-industrial revolution.' Lord Richard Rogers 'Exceptional.' Erick Villagomez, Re:place 'Loaded with clever, thought-provoking ideas.' Landscape Design 'Tremendously useful.' Development and Change 'Charles Landry is one of the very few people with the experience and imagination to address the fundamental problems that confront cities today.' Tim Campbell, Head of the Urban Partnership, The World Bank 'Immensely rewarding. A veritable cascade of stimulating ideas.' Ketso Gordhan, CEO, City of Johannesburg 'Finally, someone who has figured out how to make culture a vital part of the modern city.' Marc Pachter, Senior Strategy Advisor to the Secretary of the Smithsonian, Washington, DC 'Filled with good advice' George Morgan, Centre for Cultural Research, University of Sydney

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