Cultural planning has evolved, shifting from beautification to more complex projects that integrate culture deeply into urban policy. Editors Rana Amirtahmasebi and Jason Schupbach present a new manual that highlights innovative strategies in urban cultural planning, emphasizing the essential role of creative wellness in addressing urban challenges. Over 500 pages detail global case studies that illustrate how culture can enhance public space, combat real estate speculation, and improve community welfare. The manual argues for re-evaluating the traditional efficiency-driven approach to emphasize the human stories behind cultural initiatives.
Cultural planning should be seen as a critical tool in the toolbox of building equitable communities and no longer as a siloed topic on city policy.
The field of cultural planning has accelerated significantly in the past decade, emphasizing creative wellness as essential to cities.
Our manual illustrates how arts and culture are increasingly entering urban planning, showcasing both traditional and unexpected innovative approaches.
We aim to challenge the efficiency and technocracy that dominate urban planning, advocating for a focus on culture and community.
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