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No of pages 10
Published January 2007
Updated February 2008
See more in Regeneration
Author John McCarthy, School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University
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Cultural Regeneration

Purpose

Cultural regeneration, the topic for this knowledge builder, impacts directly on wider approaches to urban regeneration which is increasingly integrated with spatial planning objectives, approaches and mechanisms.

Benefits

The arts and cultural sectors are increasingly used as a means of bringing about urban regeneration outcomes. Such ‘cultural regeneration’ approaches may impact directly on spatial planning, for instance in the application of ‘cultural quarters’ or the equivalent.

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

This module provides detailed understanding of the effect that the introduction of cultural initiatives can have on urban regeneration. Additionally a range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

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