Transnational learning in Creative City Challenge

Report written in the context of the INTERREG IVB project Creative City Challenge. Based on a series of international expert meetings the report discusses various themes in relation to creative city policy, and analyses the process of transnational learning itself.

Creative City Challenge: Policy measures and applications

Report written in the framework of NSR INTERREG IVB project Creative City Challenge. The report presents the results of the project by means of an interactive toolkit for policy-makers. It presents policy measures to foster creative city development and their application on CCC partner cities and regions, and discusses the transferability of...

People climate: Intangible urban qualities in local economic policy

Study report written in the context of the INTERREG IVB project Creative City Challenge. Based on a series in-depth interviews the report analyses the role of intangible urban qualities in urban-economic policy from different perspectives.

Economic downturn: A threat for creative city policy or blessing in disguise?

Since at least a decade the creative city concept is very much en vogue. Culture and creativity are regarded drivers of urban economic development, and therefore as important elements of urban economic policy. In practice however, local policy in many cities is determined by a considerable degree of path dependency, while the creative city...

The creative city - a sustainable city?: An exploration of the impact of sustainable innovation and sustainable urban development on the performance of creative industries

Since at least ten years the creative city concept is very much en vogue. Culture and creativity are regarded drivers of urban economic development, and are therefore important elements of urban economic policy. At the same time, however, concerns about for instance climate change and liveability have led to an increased focus on social and...

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