This document discusses the use of culture and cultural development in urban regeneration. It provides examples of cities that have used investments in arts, culture and heritage to revitalize their economies, including Barcelona, Bilbao, Glasgow, and Manchester. The document also discusses different models used in North America, Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia to regenerate cities through cultural projects, festivals, expositions and megaprojects. It notes that cultural regeneration strategies must consider each city's unique history, identity and social/political context.