The document summarizes Amsterdam's policy on art factories and affordable studios ("broedplaatsen"). It discusses the goals of creating 1400-2000 spaces for artists and subcultural groups by 2000. It also describes the Bureau Broedplaatsen, which works with city departments, districts, organizations and housing corporations to manage broedplaatsen spaces and allocate them. The policy aims to support the city's cultural and economic base by providing affordable studio and work spaces for artists.
The Creative Ring is an initiative to foster cultural diversity and creativity across European cities. It aims to test co-creation of content between local, regional, and European creative organizations. It also supports research, innovation, and distribution of creative works through open Future Internet platforms. The Creative Ring establishes hubs in cities that provide infrastructure and tools to help creative industries and artists experiment and collaborate locally and across the network. There are currently three pilot hubs in Barcelona, Kortrijk, and Trento. The initiative offers new technologies to artists and creative industries through applications and tools to support their work.
Delegates from 11 European cities met in Stockholm to share experiences supporting creative industries through the Creative Metropoles EU project. Research for the project found that cities have different understandings and approaches to creative industries. The conference highlighted best practices from cities like Stockholm, Tallinn, Berlin, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Vilnius in strengthening creative industries through business incubators, design programs, cluster promotion, and regenerating old city districts. The project aims to make public support for creative industries more effective.
The mine closures in the city presented an immense challenge as 7000 miners and their young successors needed to find new jobs. Two mining areas that were part of the urban fabric had to be redesigned and converted into a new, forward-looking feature for the city. The city's goal was to turn problem situations into opportunities through a diverse conversion process that respected the industrial heritage while developing new functions within the constraints of local resources. The converted site aims to be a hub of creativity, education, stimulating the creative economy, artistic creation, and recreation to attract citizens and professionals and position Genk as a city of innovation, creativity and sustainability.
Stoke-on-Trent has several arts organizations that provide opportunities for artists and the public to interact. Over £2.9 million in funding was secured for the Creative People and Places Consortium which includes the New Vic Theatre, Partners in Creative Learning, B Arts, Staffordshire University, and Brighter Futures. AirSpace Gallery is a 3 room exhibition space that also has studio space and resources for artists, and has shown internationally acclaimed artists. In November and December 2012, there were exhibitions, public art interventions, long-term projects in a park and garden, and weekly networking events for artists.
J. Nijskens from the Belgian Science Policy Office welcomed over 200 people to an event on space applications for Belgium. Belgium invests heavily in space, allocating 203 million euros annually for 2013-2017 through programs like ESA. While traditional industry and research actors are usually involved, there is an aim to expand participation to those in space applications and services. Earth observation and telecommunications are mature sectors for applications, with service providers occupying an important role. Success stories will be presented to illustrate what is possible through programs from ESA, EC, and national sources that can help Belgian actors develop sustainable applications and services.
The document summarizes Amsterdam's policy on art factories and affordable studios ("broedplaatsen"). It discusses the goals of creating 1400-2000 spaces for artists and subcultural groups by 2000. It also describes the Bureau Broedplaatsen, which works with city departments, districts, organizations and housing corporations to manage broedplaatsen spaces and allocate them. The policy aims to support the city's cultural and economic base by providing affordable studio and work spaces for artists.
The Creative Ring is an initiative to foster cultural diversity and creativity across European cities. It aims to test co-creation of content between local, regional, and European creative organizations. It also supports research, innovation, and distribution of creative works through open Future Internet platforms. The Creative Ring establishes hubs in cities that provide infrastructure and tools to help creative industries and artists experiment and collaborate locally and across the network. There are currently three pilot hubs in Barcelona, Kortrijk, and Trento. The initiative offers new technologies to artists and creative industries through applications and tools to support their work.
Delegates from 11 European cities met in Stockholm to share experiences supporting creative industries through the Creative Metropoles EU project. Research for the project found that cities have different understandings and approaches to creative industries. The conference highlighted best practices from cities like Stockholm, Tallinn, Berlin, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Vilnius in strengthening creative industries through business incubators, design programs, cluster promotion, and regenerating old city districts. The project aims to make public support for creative industries more effective.
The mine closures in the city presented an immense challenge as 7000 miners and their young successors needed to find new jobs. Two mining areas that were part of the urban fabric had to be redesigned and converted into a new, forward-looking feature for the city. The city's goal was to turn problem situations into opportunities through a diverse conversion process that respected the industrial heritage while developing new functions within the constraints of local resources. The converted site aims to be a hub of creativity, education, stimulating the creative economy, artistic creation, and recreation to attract citizens and professionals and position Genk as a city of innovation, creativity and sustainability.
Stoke-on-Trent has several arts organizations that provide opportunities for artists and the public to interact. Over £2.9 million in funding was secured for the Creative People and Places Consortium which includes the New Vic Theatre, Partners in Creative Learning, B Arts, Staffordshire University, and Brighter Futures. AirSpace Gallery is a 3 room exhibition space that also has studio space and resources for artists, and has shown internationally acclaimed artists. In November and December 2012, there were exhibitions, public art interventions, long-term projects in a park and garden, and weekly networking events for artists.
J. Nijskens from the Belgian Science Policy Office welcomed over 200 people to an event on space applications for Belgium. Belgium invests heavily in space, allocating 203 million euros annually for 2013-2017 through programs like ESA. While traditional industry and research actors are usually involved, there is an aim to expand participation to those in space applications and services. Earth observation and telecommunications are mature sectors for applications, with service providers occupying an important role. Success stories will be presented to illustrate what is possible through programs from ESA, EC, and national sources that can help Belgian actors develop sustainable applications and services.
Đurđa Vrljević Šarić is the director of Fortress of Culture Šibenik, which manages restored fortifications in Šibenik, Croatia like St. Michael's Fortress (2012-2014, project value 1.67M €) and Barone Fortress (2014-2016, project value 1.38M €). Fortress of Culture Šibenik organizes cultural events and sustainable use of the fortifications for citizens and visitors. It is recognized for excellence in cultural heritage management at national and European levels. The organization created a members club called Šibenik Fortresses Friends Club with over 4,000 members to engage the community through benefits like free visits and special programming. Fortress
Amsterdam DNA, a major step in the renewal of the Amsterdam MuseumMarijke Oosterbroek
"Amsterdam DNA, a major step in the renewal of the Amsterdam Museum", Occasion: Lisbon Workshop of project "A Tripartite Cooperation to Developing City Museology", (Marijke Oosterbroek, Lisbon, July 10, 2012).
This document discusses strategies for developing creative zones and industries in times of economic crisis. It argues that cultural and creative industries are key drivers of economic growth and innovation. It presents different models of entrepreneurship in the creative industries. The document also examines the urban dimension, noting how creative zones can integrate physical, social, infrastructure and conceptual development. Case studies are provided of creative zone projects in cities like Brugge, Colchester, Kettwig, and Lille that aim to spur economic and cultural value through networking alliances within a learning environment. The conclusion emphasizes the need to build trust through communication, support networks, and focusing on small initiatives over quick cash solutions to support sustainable urban renewal.
The document is a programme for a conference on creative knowledge cities held in Amsterdam on May 27th 2009. It includes an opening by the alderwoman of art, culture and media of Amsterdam, an introduction of the ACRE project by Sako Musterd of the University of Amsterdam, and several presentations on topics related to creative industries and urban regeneration in cities. There will also be a keynote speaker, panel discussion, and tour of a creative building in Amsterdam before the conference ends at 6:30pm.
The document discusses the development of Luxembourg's economy over time from an agricultural to industrial base to a current focus on the financial sector and key innovative sectors. It describes the major research and development players in Luxembourg including Luxinnovation and various ministries and business groups. Luxinnovation provides services to support public grants, sector development, and entrepreneurship. The document focuses on the Luxembourg EcoInnovation Cluster, an organization with over 100 member companies working in areas like renewable energy, mobility, and sustainable cities. It advocates for a circular economy approach and provides several examples of circular economy projects and initiatives underway in Luxembourg.
The document discusses the concept of sustainable and densified cities. It advocates for carefully considering the use of land and integrating the notion of space as a scarce resource. The document proposes we conciliate diverse users and uses, densify cities to amplify their beauty and accessibility, hybridize functions in single places to invent new building types, and retrofit existing structures proudly without leaving a footprint. The official Danish contribution to the Venice Biennale promotes the "thinking city" concept, posing urban questions and presenting Copenhagen's answers.
Els Encants is a flea market located in Barcelona, Spain. It was originally located in Placa de Les Glòries in 1928 but was moved in 1992 when the placa became a traffic junction. In 2008, the Barcelona city council guaranteed the market would be part of a new development at Les Glòries. Construction began in 2010 and was completed in 2013, resulting in a 35,400 square meter market built on an 8,000 square meter site at a cost of 5 million euros.
Violet1 cycling cuts costs for road maintenancecyclecities
The document discusses how cycling infrastructure can reduce costs for cities. Investing in cycling tracks and parking reduces the need for road maintenance and construction. The money saved from these reduced investments can then be reinvested to improve public spaces, making city centers more attractive for businesses and residents. This in turn can further reduce costs for businesses and cities related to parking and infrastructure development.
2010: Visualising the experience – what Cape Town will look like afterwardsCape Town Partnership
The document discusses plans and projects for Cape Town, South Africa in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It outlines upgrades to transportation infrastructure like stations and pedestrianization of areas. New stadiums and urban parks are planned, including a green belt project. Temporary structures like a fan park and events like the Cape Town Book Fair and Loerie Awards are also mentioned. The presentation provides an overview of Cape Town's vision for improvements and events through 2010.
La Defense is the first European business district located in Paris, France. It features the Great Arch, built in 1989 out of stone and concrete and currently used as offices. The area also includes The Dome, a multilevel shopping center, and public art installations like The Thumb sculpture and Bright Trees. La Defense is a major tourist attraction known for its skyscrapers, open spaces, and cultural amenities.
AR(t) is Everywhere: Augmented Reality is here to stay
This document discusses how augmented reality (AR) can be used in museums to combine real and virtual experiences, allowing users to interact with digital content overlaid on real-world environments in 3D. It proposes creating an open platform for AR-based museum tours and artist projects. The platform would cooperate with other museums and commercial partners to develop new user experiences using AR both within museums and publicly. Various business models are considered to fund the AR platform, including paid apps, donations, sponsorships, and data sales. The roadmap outlines initial projects using AR inside the Stedelijk Museum and collaborating with other Dutch museums, with plans to showcase the
The document discusses the AMS Institute, a scientific institute in Amsterdam that works with partners in business, government, and civil society to address challenges facing cities. It focuses on developing integrated solutions through its interdisciplinary research themes and an approach called urban living labs. The institute aims to give students hands-on learning experiences working on real-world urban problems through its Master's program in metropolitan analysis, design, and engineering. It is establishing its new campus at the MarineTerrein site as an urban living lab to test solutions and involve citizens.
The document discusses opportunities for developing cultural tourism following the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the importance of cultural tourism, which accounts for nearly 40% of global tourism revenues. The pandemic provides a chance to rethink tourism models and ensure they are sustainable, protect cultural and natural assets, and benefit local communities. Effective governance frameworks are needed that involve stakeholders like community groups and businesses. Examples from projects like RUINS in Central Europe demonstrate how to govern heritage sites, engage communities, and spur local economic development through cultural tourism.
Presentation Ad Pollé - MEDEAnet Webinar: Media Resources in the Classroom. H...MEDEA Awards
This presentation was given by Ad Pollé as part of the MEDEAnet webinar: "Media Resources in the Classroom. Historiana and Europeana" on 20 February 2014 . MEDEAnet aims to promote media-based learning to organisations and practitioners through local training and networking events, online resources and knowledge sharing. MEDEAnet will also exploit best practices of the annual competition MEDEA Awards and extend its existing informal network and support the MEDEA Association, a membership organisation that ensures the sustainability of the MEDEA Awards. More info: http://www.medeanet.eu/
The document discusses establishing a new visual identity and brand for the European Union that distinguishes it from other governments and organizations. It proposes positioning the EU as a place that nurtures creativity, art, philosophy, history, singularity and differences. The EU has taken steps to build this image by helping mobility across borders, supporting lifelong creative learning through education initiatives, and connecting creative networks across disciplines.
The document summarizes redevelopment projects in the city of Genk, Belgium following the decline of its coal industry. It describes three major redevelopment initiatives: C-mine, which converted former mine buildings into centers for education, creative economy, artistic creation, and recreation focusing on cultural heritage and tourism; THOR Park, which redeveloped 222 acres of land into business, science, and technology parks focused on renewable energy and creating thousands of jobs; and Zwartberg, which aims to promote diversity and cosmopolitanism through projects like La Biomista art installation by Koen Vanmechelen.
Lecture of Professor Klaus R. Kunzmann (Visiting Professor at the Wrocław University of Technology) 07/10/2015 at the DoFA (Lower Silesia Festival of Architecture)
The document discusses common features and differences in culture and entertainment across four cities: Berlin, Rome, Barcelona, and Cagliari. It notes that places of culture are located in city centers, the legal drinking age is 18, and each city has an Olympic stadium, football team, hosted the World Cup, and has sales in January/February and summer. It also lists some new cultural centers recently opened in each city. Differences include which cities hosted the Universal Exhibition, architectural styles between cities, and policies around free entrance to national museums and existence of amusement parks. The group plans to divide their end of year exhibition into sections on common features and differences using posters, panels or a powerpoint presentation.
This document discusses ways for Europe to reinvent itself through innovation by addressing new challenges and adopting new approaches. It argues that Europe needs to broaden its concept of innovation, invest in future infrastructure, use innovative financing models, and create new spaces for collaboration. Young innovative firms are seen as vital for growth and job creation. The document advocates combining digital and social agendas, using public procurement to boost innovation, and mobilizing private savings for social solutions through impact funds and social bonds. It also suggests learning from global examples of open innovation and bringing diverse groups together for collective impact.
Đurđa Vrljević Šarić is the director of Fortress of Culture Šibenik, which manages restored fortifications in Šibenik, Croatia like St. Michael's Fortress (2012-2014, project value 1.67M €) and Barone Fortress (2014-2016, project value 1.38M €). Fortress of Culture Šibenik organizes cultural events and sustainable use of the fortifications for citizens and visitors. It is recognized for excellence in cultural heritage management at national and European levels. The organization created a members club called Šibenik Fortresses Friends Club with over 4,000 members to engage the community through benefits like free visits and special programming. Fortress
Amsterdam DNA, a major step in the renewal of the Amsterdam MuseumMarijke Oosterbroek
"Amsterdam DNA, a major step in the renewal of the Amsterdam Museum", Occasion: Lisbon Workshop of project "A Tripartite Cooperation to Developing City Museology", (Marijke Oosterbroek, Lisbon, July 10, 2012).
This document discusses strategies for developing creative zones and industries in times of economic crisis. It argues that cultural and creative industries are key drivers of economic growth and innovation. It presents different models of entrepreneurship in the creative industries. The document also examines the urban dimension, noting how creative zones can integrate physical, social, infrastructure and conceptual development. Case studies are provided of creative zone projects in cities like Brugge, Colchester, Kettwig, and Lille that aim to spur economic and cultural value through networking alliances within a learning environment. The conclusion emphasizes the need to build trust through communication, support networks, and focusing on small initiatives over quick cash solutions to support sustainable urban renewal.
The document is a programme for a conference on creative knowledge cities held in Amsterdam on May 27th 2009. It includes an opening by the alderwoman of art, culture and media of Amsterdam, an introduction of the ACRE project by Sako Musterd of the University of Amsterdam, and several presentations on topics related to creative industries and urban regeneration in cities. There will also be a keynote speaker, panel discussion, and tour of a creative building in Amsterdam before the conference ends at 6:30pm.
The document discusses the development of Luxembourg's economy over time from an agricultural to industrial base to a current focus on the financial sector and key innovative sectors. It describes the major research and development players in Luxembourg including Luxinnovation and various ministries and business groups. Luxinnovation provides services to support public grants, sector development, and entrepreneurship. The document focuses on the Luxembourg EcoInnovation Cluster, an organization with over 100 member companies working in areas like renewable energy, mobility, and sustainable cities. It advocates for a circular economy approach and provides several examples of circular economy projects and initiatives underway in Luxembourg.
The document discusses the concept of sustainable and densified cities. It advocates for carefully considering the use of land and integrating the notion of space as a scarce resource. The document proposes we conciliate diverse users and uses, densify cities to amplify their beauty and accessibility, hybridize functions in single places to invent new building types, and retrofit existing structures proudly without leaving a footprint. The official Danish contribution to the Venice Biennale promotes the "thinking city" concept, posing urban questions and presenting Copenhagen's answers.
Els Encants is a flea market located in Barcelona, Spain. It was originally located in Placa de Les Glòries in 1928 but was moved in 1992 when the placa became a traffic junction. In 2008, the Barcelona city council guaranteed the market would be part of a new development at Les Glòries. Construction began in 2010 and was completed in 2013, resulting in a 35,400 square meter market built on an 8,000 square meter site at a cost of 5 million euros.
Violet1 cycling cuts costs for road maintenancecyclecities
The document discusses how cycling infrastructure can reduce costs for cities. Investing in cycling tracks and parking reduces the need for road maintenance and construction. The money saved from these reduced investments can then be reinvested to improve public spaces, making city centers more attractive for businesses and residents. This in turn can further reduce costs for businesses and cities related to parking and infrastructure development.
2010: Visualising the experience – what Cape Town will look like afterwardsCape Town Partnership
The document discusses plans and projects for Cape Town, South Africa in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It outlines upgrades to transportation infrastructure like stations and pedestrianization of areas. New stadiums and urban parks are planned, including a green belt project. Temporary structures like a fan park and events like the Cape Town Book Fair and Loerie Awards are also mentioned. The presentation provides an overview of Cape Town's vision for improvements and events through 2010.
La Defense is the first European business district located in Paris, France. It features the Great Arch, built in 1989 out of stone and concrete and currently used as offices. The area also includes The Dome, a multilevel shopping center, and public art installations like The Thumb sculpture and Bright Trees. La Defense is a major tourist attraction known for its skyscrapers, open spaces, and cultural amenities.
AR(t) is Everywhere: Augmented Reality is here to stay
This document discusses how augmented reality (AR) can be used in museums to combine real and virtual experiences, allowing users to interact with digital content overlaid on real-world environments in 3D. It proposes creating an open platform for AR-based museum tours and artist projects. The platform would cooperate with other museums and commercial partners to develop new user experiences using AR both within museums and publicly. Various business models are considered to fund the AR platform, including paid apps, donations, sponsorships, and data sales. The roadmap outlines initial projects using AR inside the Stedelijk Museum and collaborating with other Dutch museums, with plans to showcase the
The document discusses the AMS Institute, a scientific institute in Amsterdam that works with partners in business, government, and civil society to address challenges facing cities. It focuses on developing integrated solutions through its interdisciplinary research themes and an approach called urban living labs. The institute aims to give students hands-on learning experiences working on real-world urban problems through its Master's program in metropolitan analysis, design, and engineering. It is establishing its new campus at the MarineTerrein site as an urban living lab to test solutions and involve citizens.
The document discusses opportunities for developing cultural tourism following the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the importance of cultural tourism, which accounts for nearly 40% of global tourism revenues. The pandemic provides a chance to rethink tourism models and ensure they are sustainable, protect cultural and natural assets, and benefit local communities. Effective governance frameworks are needed that involve stakeholders like community groups and businesses. Examples from projects like RUINS in Central Europe demonstrate how to govern heritage sites, engage communities, and spur local economic development through cultural tourism.
Presentation Ad Pollé - MEDEAnet Webinar: Media Resources in the Classroom. H...MEDEA Awards
This presentation was given by Ad Pollé as part of the MEDEAnet webinar: "Media Resources in the Classroom. Historiana and Europeana" on 20 February 2014 . MEDEAnet aims to promote media-based learning to organisations and practitioners through local training and networking events, online resources and knowledge sharing. MEDEAnet will also exploit best practices of the annual competition MEDEA Awards and extend its existing informal network and support the MEDEA Association, a membership organisation that ensures the sustainability of the MEDEA Awards. More info: http://www.medeanet.eu/
The document discusses establishing a new visual identity and brand for the European Union that distinguishes it from other governments and organizations. It proposes positioning the EU as a place that nurtures creativity, art, philosophy, history, singularity and differences. The EU has taken steps to build this image by helping mobility across borders, supporting lifelong creative learning through education initiatives, and connecting creative networks across disciplines.
The document summarizes redevelopment projects in the city of Genk, Belgium following the decline of its coal industry. It describes three major redevelopment initiatives: C-mine, which converted former mine buildings into centers for education, creative economy, artistic creation, and recreation focusing on cultural heritage and tourism; THOR Park, which redeveloped 222 acres of land into business, science, and technology parks focused on renewable energy and creating thousands of jobs; and Zwartberg, which aims to promote diversity and cosmopolitanism through projects like La Biomista art installation by Koen Vanmechelen.
Lecture of Professor Klaus R. Kunzmann (Visiting Professor at the Wrocław University of Technology) 07/10/2015 at the DoFA (Lower Silesia Festival of Architecture)
The document discusses common features and differences in culture and entertainment across four cities: Berlin, Rome, Barcelona, and Cagliari. It notes that places of culture are located in city centers, the legal drinking age is 18, and each city has an Olympic stadium, football team, hosted the World Cup, and has sales in January/February and summer. It also lists some new cultural centers recently opened in each city. Differences include which cities hosted the Universal Exhibition, architectural styles between cities, and policies around free entrance to national museums and existence of amusement parks. The group plans to divide their end of year exhibition into sections on common features and differences using posters, panels or a powerpoint presentation.
This document discusses ways for Europe to reinvent itself through innovation by addressing new challenges and adopting new approaches. It argues that Europe needs to broaden its concept of innovation, invest in future infrastructure, use innovative financing models, and create new spaces for collaboration. Young innovative firms are seen as vital for growth and job creation. The document advocates combining digital and social agendas, using public procurement to boost innovation, and mobilizing private savings for social solutions through impact funds and social bonds. It also suggests learning from global examples of open innovation and bringing diverse groups together for collective impact.
This document discusses Amsterdam as an attractive location for creative and knowledge industries. It summarizes that Amsterdam has a long history as a center of creativity and knowledge. However, it notes that the region faces challenges around high real estate prices, congestion, and uncertainty in key industries. The document also finds that "creative knowledge workers" and companies are diverse and priorities vary between sectors and company sizes. It recommends that policies support this diversity and consider both "soft factors" like culture and "hard factors" like infrastructure and business costs.
The document discusses different approaches to developing policies that promote creativity and knowledge in cities, using Munich as a case study. It outlines both an employees-oriented approach that focuses on the needs of creative knowledge workers through surveys, as well as an institutional approach that improves collaboration between organizations. Effective policies require considering both firms and individuals, with a focus on affordable housing, transportation, childcare, and providing flexible workspaces for creative workers. While creativity cannot be fully planned, indirect policy approaches that improve frameworks are important for governance.
The document summarizes key points from the ACRE (Accommodating Creative knowledge) project, which studied conditions for the development of creative and knowledge industries in 13 European urban regions. It found that while some regions had theoretical structural advantages, their actual employment and GDP metrics varied, likely due to differences in current hard conditions like infrastructure, labor pools and institutions, as well as soft conditions like attractiveness, diversity and tolerance. Surveys of employees and migrants in these regions showed that "network factors" like family/friends were most important in location decisions, followed by hard and soft conditions, with no clear East-West divide and the importance of policies in development paths.
The document discusses the ACRE project which aims to learn about conditions important for creative and knowledge industries in European cities. It focuses on what factors influence the development of these industries, including hard infrastructure, soft livability factors, and personal networks. Survey results from cities show networks and employment opportunities are most important for attracting skilled workers. The document concludes cities differ in their contexts and a multifaceted approach considering pathways, conditions and networks is needed for policies around these industries.
The document provides a recommendation for the CoxLV Window 3 campaign, outlining a team, evolving their current Operation Evolution TV spot into a full direct response campaign, and setting goals to position Cox as a leader in communication technology while retaining current subscribers and engaging new ones. A strategy is proposed to execute a simple, localized, multi-tactic campaign in English and Spanish highlighting Cox's everyday low prices and value versus competitors. Several creative concepts are presented and next steps are outlined.
1) Amsterdam aims to become a zero emissions city by 2025 by promoting electric transportation. It has implemented policies like environmental zones and subsidies to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles like taxis, buses, delivery vehicles, and passenger cars.
2) The city provides over 2,000 public charging stations and the number of electric vehicles and charging sessions is growing rapidly. However, some areas still have air pollution levels above standards due to traffic emissions.
3) Amsterdam stimulates electric transportation through regulations on polluting vehicles, support for businesses to convert fleets, and by requiring its own municipal vehicles to be emissions-free. The goal is to improve air quality and public health in the compact, vibrant city.
The document contains summaries of several design projects by Meghan McInnes including:
1) A restaurant concept in Las Vegas called "Lustrius" that uses lighting and water features to create an immersive experience of the city's energy and magic.
2) A corporate design office that functionally and creatively supports users.
3) A learning centre in Mississauga for mentally challenged individuals aged 4-24 that includes classrooms, a fibre optic room, and a snoozelen room.
Breaking Out of a Circle of Scarcity: The Oregon Business Plan's Challenge f...The Oregon Business Plan
Sliding per capita income is leading to low investments in public services. Medicaid and Prison spending are squeezing out investments in education, further driving down personal incomes. Over the next decade the aging baby-boomers and an increasingly diverse population will put more pressure on government revenues. Oregon is trapped in a "circle of scarcity." Breaking out of it is the most important task for Oregon's business, elected and community leaders today.
The document discusses the early Indus Valley civilization that developed along the Indus River from around 3300 BCE to 1900 BCE. The civilization built well-planned cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro that had structures like bathrooms and organized streets. Though their writing system has not been deciphered, the Indus Valley culture engaged in trade and appeared uniform without major social divisions. The civilization eventually declined around 1500 BCE as the Aryans entered the region.
Las vegas preferred plan presentation boards Darin Dinsmore
The document summarizes the Downtown Las Vegas Master Plan process and preferred plan. It discusses expanding the study area to anticipate growth, challenges facing downtown like lack of investment and poverty, and needed improvements such as light rail and bike networks. Community outreach included over 2,400 participants and identified priorities like housing, parks, and mixed uses. The preferred plan projects aggressive development of over 11 million square feet over 20 years, focusing on housing, retail, office, and institutional space.
Huskies come in different breeds and colors but generally have beautiful warm fur and unusual eyes. They make good family pets as they are very smart but also independent and need attention and exercise to prevent unwanted behaviors from boredom. Huskies are known for being sled dogs and howling more than barking, and while affectionate with people they also need stimulation.
The document summarizes a SEO case study for Palava, a large planned city initiative near Mumbai. The goal was to increase brand visibility and optimize keywords related to amenities, facilities, infrastructure, and location. The strategy involved on-page SEO like creating SEO-friendly URLs and fixing broken links, and off-page SEO like generating backlinks, submitting to directories, and creating articles. The results were a 30% increase in traffic after 2 months, 282% increase in Indian visitors, decreased bounce rate, and improved rankings for keywords related to Palava's location.
Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. With over 15 million residents in its metropolitan area, it is one of the largest cities in India. Kolkata served as the capital of India during British rule until 1911. It remains an important economic center as the main business hub of East India. The city is known for its cultural heritage and contributions to art and literature. Landmarks include the Howrah Bridge spanning the Hooghly River.
Kolkata developed from three small villages in 1690 that were acquired by the British East India Company in 1698. Over time it grew into a presidency city and was divided into four subareas, with the Maidan being a large open field at its center. The urban structure of Kolkata now encompasses over 72 cities and towns across around 1,886 square kilometers. Key areas include North Kolkata characterized by 19th century architecture, Central Kolkata which hosts the central business district around the Maidan, and South Kolkata which developed after Indian independence and includes upscale neighborhoods. Using Kevin Lynch's framework of pathways, edges, districts, nodes, and landmarks, examples in Kolkata include
The document discusses different types of city forms including the radiocentric, gridiron, and linear cities. It provides examples like Moscow as a radiocentric city with concentric rings radiating from the Kremlin. Chandigarh and San Francisco are discussed as examples of gridiron cities with orthogonal street grids. Navi Mumbai is presented as a linear city developing along transportation routes. The document also covers models of urban land use including the concentric zone, sector, and multiple nuclei models.
The document provides details about the city of Kolkata, India:
- Kolkata was formerly known as Calcutta and was the capital of British India from 1772 to 1912. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River.
- The development of Kolkata was initially chaotic as it grew as a trading port. Over time the city expanded east and south as those were the only directions available for growth.
- The urban settlement of Kolkata can be divided into three regions - North Kolkata known for craftsmen and traders, Central Kolkata developed by the British as the business district, and South Kolkata which became home to the upper middle class
The document summarizes the work of Amigosd'Avenida, an informal civic group in Aveiro, Portugal that discusses strategies for the city's future development. The group was formed in 2008 and uses a blog to promote debate on issues like Aveiro's central avenue and how to better involve citizens in the city's 250th anniversary celebrations. The group has collaborated with cultural organizations to propose public art and performance projects to activate public spaces and foster civic engagement.
Presentation by Külliki Tafel-Viia from Tallinn University Estonian Institute for Futures Studies on the Interim results of the situation analysis in 11 cities participating in the Creative Metropoles project. Presentation given at the Experience exchange event in Warsaw, October 2009
The Creative Europe Programme provides EU funding to support cultural and creative sectors. It has two sub-programs: Culture and MEDIA. Culture supports transnational cultural cooperation projects, literary translations, and networks to help cultural organizations operate across borders. MEDIA supports training, market access, audience development, festivals, and development of European films, TV, and games. Eligible organizations must be based in EU countries, though some training opportunities are open to non-EU countries. Applicants can find calls for proposals on the Creative Europe website and increase their chances of funding by partnering with experienced organizations and following the guidelines closely.
Giornate di build up di Matera 2019 dedicate alla produzione culturale. Raccontiamo i casi europei di eccellenza .
La presentazione di Chris Torch (Rijeka 2020)
Creative Incubators: Potential for the Developmet of Citiesmind(21)factory
The document summarizes an international seminar on creative incubators and their potential to develop cities. The seminar aims to introduce functioning incubator models from Europe and discuss strategies for establishing incubators and supporting small and medium enterprises. It will bring together local partners from Košice, Slovakia and speakers from Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Slovakia to discuss experiences from other cities and Košice's vision for creative industries as the 2013 European Capital of Culture. The half-day event will include lectures, panel discussions, and an open discussion on incubators and their role in developing creative economies.
Pécs' application to be the European Capital of Culture in 2010 outlined their strategy and cultural planning. Their strategy was to present the cultural achievements of Pécs and Hungary in a European context, and showcase the cultural diversity of its region open to the Balkans. Their cultural planning focused on using culture to tackle the challenges of a post-industrial city, shifting towards culture by transforming old industrial sites into art spaces and fostering creative industries. They planned cultural events from 2006-2009 focused on heritage, education, environment, and religion to promote multiculturalism and cultural decentralization.
This document discusses how cities can revitalize abandoned industrial infrastructure by leveraging their cultural heritage and creative industries. It provides examples of how Sopron, Hungary and Eindhoven, Netherlands redeveloped former industrial sites by making them more pedestrian-friendly and transforming them into cultural quarters that attract creative professionals and businesses. Both cases show how respecting history, prioritizing pedestrians, and connecting new developments to the existing city helped spur economic and cultural regeneration.
(1) The ESPO award recognizes port projects that enhance societal integration with cities through cooperation, improving port areas, and promoting a positive port image.
(2) The 2009 winner was the Port of Gijon for its "GPC-together" project integrating 76 actions to strengthen ties between the port and city. Special mentions went to Genoa's port information center and Ghent's stakeholder management project.
(3) The 2010 winner was the Port of Helsinki for maintaining port activities and identity in the city center through publications, events, and environmental initiatives.
The document discusses branding and development initiatives in Athens, Greece. It outlines several programs and projects aimed at promoting Athens' culture and heritage, including City Branding, Innovathens, and Technopolis. It also details efforts to expand wireless internet access on the metro system and redevelop the historic city center. Private foundations like the Onassis Cultural Center and Stavros Niarchos Foundation support arts and culture. Overall the document provides an overview of Athens' efforts to strengthen its brand and promote tourism through investments in infrastructure, technology, arts, and entrepreneurship.
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The Museum of Architecture and Design, established in 1972 and located at Fužine Castle in Ljubljana, is the national Slovene museum for architecture, town planning, industrial and graphic design, and photography.
The city of Aarhus has invested heavily in new and refurbished museums to change its image from a provincial city to a large international city. Three key museums - The Old Town Museum, ARoS Art Museum, and Moesgaard Museum - have contributed significantly to Aarhus' growth as a cultural and tourism destination through innovative exhibits and outreach. While the city administration did not provide additional funding, it played a key supporting role through coordination, lobbying, and political support. These museums now attract over 1 million visitors annually and are major drivers of Aarhus' cultural tourism industry and economic growth.
Information about EU Culture programme and programme "Creative Europe" prepared by Tetiana Biletska, Ukraine, 2012. For project "European Cultural Foundation: opportunities for Ukrainian NGOs" funded by the International Renaissance Foundation // Информация о программах ЕС "Культура" и "Творческая Европа", подготовленная Татьяной Белецкой для проекта "Европейский культурный фонд: возможности для украинских культурных НГО", который финансировался Международным фондом "Возрождение", Украина, 2012 г., на английском языке
The Creative Europe Programme provides EU funding for cultural and creative sectors. It has a budget of €1.46 billion from 2014-2020 to support cross-border cultural cooperation, training for cultural professionals, literary translations, film and audiovisual projects, and more. The funding is intended to promote European cultural diversity, strengthen the competitiveness of cultural and creative industries, and foster transnational collaboration and audience development. Eligible applicants include cultural organizations, artists, and professionals who can apply for grants through annual calls for proposals.
Creative Europe 2014-2020 - Matteo Solaro, Horizontal Coordination, Education...Fondazione CRT
This document summarizes the Creative Europe program for 2014-2020. It has two sub-programs, MEDIA and CULTURE. MEDIA focuses on strengthening the European audiovisual sector through support for activities like training, development of TV programming and films, access to markets and festivals. CULTURE aims to promote cultural diversity and competitiveness through actions like European cooperation projects, literary translation, networks and platforms. Both programs receive annual funding and have clear objectives around supporting transnational collaboration, audiences, and the financial capacity of the cultural and creative sectors in Europe.
This document discusses culture and creativity initiatives in the Apulia region of Italy that are aimed at fostering economic growth and job creation. It outlines various programs and organizations established by the Apulia regional government to develop the creative industries sector, including initiatives to create physical spaces for creativity, support creative businesses and entrepreneurs, develop cultural value chains in areas like music, film and visual arts, and establish industry clusters. The programs have led to increased cultural participation, tourism, and the number of creative businesses in the region. The document also presents data on results and economic impacts of the initiatives.
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Case study of Toulouse as presented in an international forum in Tel Aviv.
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Culture can play a key role in urban regeneration by preventing urban decline, hastening development of derelict spaces, promoting a city's image, boosting tourism and economic activity, and improving quality of life. Barcelona designated culture a central part of its development strategy, investing heavily in cultural facilities and events. This investment tripled Barcelona's cultural budget to €100 million and increased tourism to the city. Berlin similarly invests heavily in its culture, allocating €700 million, half from the city and half from the government. This has elevated Berlin's international tourism to over 7.6 million visitors in 2007.
Τhe economic crisis in Greece in recent years, combined with the weakness or non-selection for a form of a national strategy that is consistent with international developments, has negatively affected the Athens role in the international trend, that is followed by most cities abroad. But the emerging initiatives like the Re-launching Athens project, the Re- think project, the Niarchos project, the awarded start ups, the volunteerism, the creativity of the cultural sector are elements and actions which reveal that Athens is following global trends and starts to form a role .
We have action with participative collaboration and we have values and we have also cultural venues to enjoy.
That is now our story and we ought to promote it.
But is this the competitive advantage of Athens?
The advantage of the city is that it forms gradually a cluster of culture, of creative start ups and of volunteering participation.
In order our story to be unfolded—and that will not happen in a glance– we need our people to believe in it, because they are our ambassadors. According to Charles Landry, “creativity is the backbone of the city, and the critical resource is their people. It is the intelligence, the vitality, the imagination and most of all the creativity of people that feed the history. Indeed, the intensity of this creative power and its exploitation, is the key that will determine the progress and manage the sustainability of each city”.
Referring to our people, the Athenians of the center and of the periphery we provoke them to explore the possibilities of Athens. Exploring this possibilities, we believe that they will create a new perception about their city and gradually they will be much more involved to the project, not only through volunteering actions but participate with the completion of them, either working, either promoting the identity or proposing further actions.
Referring to the global community, we invite them to explore the possibilities of Athens, to observe the changes, to understand that the city is open to opportunities for creation, for investments, for delight. Rome, Istanbul, Berlin and Barcelona are great places but Athens is something more.
Anything could happen in this city.
The document discusses various types of EU support for tourism and industrial heritage. It outlines policy support from the EU in communications, action plans, and strategies that promote tourism. Financial support is provided through various EU funds and programs like Horizon 2020, COSME, and Creative Europe. These programs support projects related to tourism product development, promotion of tourism routes, cultural preservation, and networking in the cultural heritage sector. The document also reviews EU competence and facilitation of dialogue on industrial tourism through conferences and initiatives to share best practices.
The document discusses the need to establish an Economic Development Board Amsterdam (EDBA) to promote innovation and economic growth in the Amsterdam metropolitan region. It notes that the region has strengths like universities, companies, and an international city brand, but lacks strategic cooperation between sectors. The EDBA would bring together industry, government, and academia to focus on seven key clusters like finance, life sciences, and ICT. It would create initiatives and projects to boost talent, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of research through a dense "humus infrastructure" of connections. The goal is for Amsterdam to become a top-5 leading European city for knowledge, innovation, sustainability and economic attractiveness by 2020.
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"FROLL is a museum for you, me, for everybody. Have you ever had the dream of your work being displayed in a real museum, than this is your chance! By giving the freedom of expression back to the artist, FROLLL is opening up the possibility for creativity and innovation." http://www.frolll.com/
The document discusses Barcelona's reinvention of itself through creativity, knowledge, and urban regeneration. It outlines how Barcelona transitioned from a heavily industrial economy to focusing on creative and knowledge sectors. It describes Barcelona's strategic planning efforts like developing cultural pathways, internationalization, and the 22@ project to create an innovative business and technology district. Key enablers of Barcelona's success included political stability, strategic long-term visioning, and investing in infrastructure and quality of life, while challenges included fully transitioning its economy and attracting more investment in R&D.
The document summarizes the emergence of Helsinki as an international hub for knowledge industries. Key factors included early investments in education and telecommunications in the late 19th century that created competitive advantages. Long-standing national traditions of social networking and consensus-building also supported collaboration between universities, businesses and government on innovation strategies. While national policies boosted education and R&D funding, local city-regional policies still require more coordination to maximize economic interaction across the region. The structural legacy of Finland's history and traditions have combined with modern knowledge economy strengths to propel Helsinki onto the global innovation stage.
Prior to 1990 in post-socialist cities, the economy was dominated by industry and isolated internationally, society was homogenized with state control of housing and labor, land use mixed urban functions with no clear CBD, and planning and politics involved strong central control and no local self-governance. After 1990, cities saw deindustrialization and globalization, societal polarization and new forms of segregation, specialized land use and fragmented cities, local rather than central planning control, urban sprawl, and a shift of power to the local level. The document examines conditions, pathways, and challenges of urban development and creative/knowledge industries in post-socialist cities.
Economische kansen voor de regio Amsterdam, presentatie van Frank van Oort (Amsterdam, 7 februari 2008) gehouden tijdens het AIM08 event van de Amsterdamse Innovatie Motor (AIM).
Copyright: Frank van Oort.
Productieve Creativiteit, presentatie van Dany Jacobs (Amsterdam, 7 februari 2008) gehouden tijdens het AIM08 event van de Amsterdamse Innovatie Motor (AIM).
Copyright: Dany Jacobs.