The Creative Arts in Governance of Urban Renewal and Development - 9781138675131

Taylor & Francis

The Creative Arts in Governance of Urban Renewal and DevelopmentAuthor(s): Rory Shand\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138675131, 978-1138675131\nSynopsis\nThis book focuses on the role of the creative sector in the governance of urban renewal and economic development initiatives. \n\nRory Shand examines the ways in which both the top-down nature of the creative sector, and the bottom-up roles of creative arts organisations, drive development and engage with local communities or areas in regeneration projects that target employment, training and education, as well as social engagement. Underpinning these projects are governance mechanisms, through delivery, funding and participation. Drawing on case studies from the UK, Germany and Canada, Shand compares national creative sector policies and creative arts bodies engaged in the governance of urban renewal and development programmes, as well as including a comparat.