The ECoC evidence base
Forty years of European Capitals of Culture in their own words: what cities promised, what they did, and what the evaluations found.
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18 documents of type strategy or research or other for “Urban regeneration”
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…substantive infrastructure uncompleted, no perceivable legacy in terms of economic opportunities, regional development, sustainable growth Urban Regeneration Review • Lack of a strategic plan and many small projects rather than large…

Urban rehabilitation and regeneration projects directly supported by Istanbul 2010 Agency In spite of such unfortunate implementations where Istanbul 2010 Agency has had neither the power nor the authority to intervene, there are also…

Nearby, a new urban district is planned, with the aim of ensuring the development of Metz over the next 20 years. In Lens, a city close to Lille where the social and economic crisis is still very strong, the Louvre has decided to open a…

…of development (tourism infrastructure, public realm, and so on), it is often not clear what the potential lasting impact might be in terms of urban regeneration (see European Commission, 2009: 7, referring to the ex-post evaluations of…

Keywords: European Capital of Culture; cultural policy; urban regeneration; Ireland; Cork city Introduction In October 2004, in the run-up to its year as European Capital of Culture (ECOC) in 2005, Dr Franco Bianchini gave a lecture in…
Publications – Dr Beatriz García
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…Una reflexión poética de expatriada y turista en casa, sobre la necesidad de hacer y reinventar nuestras ciudades durante este Cities, City regeneration When the Games can’t go on… The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been…

Deconstructing the Creative City: Snapshots from Helsinki Since the 1990s, innovation, culture and creativity have become new catchwords in urban development as a growing number of cities started promoting and marketing themselves with a…

…and has been utilised in other cities throughout the world – is that the ECoC as a major cultural policy investment, can be a driver for urban regeneration and lead to sustainable long-term positive change.

JANSSON, A. (2003) The negotiated city image: reproduction and change through urban con- sumption, Urban Studies, 40(3) pp. 463–479. JENKINS, O. (1999) Understanding and measuring tourist destination images, International Jour- nal of…

…it as a tool to legitimize the EU project and to promote a sense a belonging and local governance structures can use it as a route for urban transformation and as an entrepreneurial strategy of urban governance (Harvey 1989).
…process of being, designated for the years up to 2033. (6) The Culture Compass recognises the revitalising role of culture, beyond 2033, in urban contexts and acknowledges the role of the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) in contributing…
When revita- lising public space, Brno will also take into account and explore the possibilities of its artistic revitalisation so that new urban districts include amenities in the cultural and creative fields.
…with the project of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, which is implemented in all regions with funding from the National Regeneration Plan.
Evaluation of the application Procedure for examining grant applications PROCESS SCHEDULE submission formal assessment assessment by the evaluation committee discussion in the city authorities review and signing of contracts /…
Strategy in Practice in Brno: Brno Sculpture
Brno
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The map is also connected to the online Encyclopaedia of the History of Brno (currently available only in Czech). You can also explore public art through thematic trails.
How Will We Know If LOV2030 Makes a Real Difference?
Leuven
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Safe Spaces for Bold Conversations Participants also underlined the importance of creating welcoming environments where residents can discuss complex issues, bridge differences and take part in respectful civic dialogue.