Cultural animation and economic vitality: Identifying the links and regeneration potential through the lens of the urban street scene

Lee Pugalis
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Lee Pugalis: University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Public Policy and Governance

Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal, 2009, vol. 3, issue 1, 7-19

Abstract: Culture, space and economy are intermeshed in complex ways. This paper reports on findings from a larger empirical research project commissioned to investigate the symbiotic relationship between culturally animated urban street scenes and economic vitality. Grounded in empirical qualitative research focusing on recent place quality enhancement schemes in the North East of England, the central aim of this paper is to make the case that everyday cultural activity and economically vibrant places can go hand in hand. The research did not seek to quantify the economic benefits of investments in the cultural animation of urban space, but interpretive analysis suggests that place quality regeneration strategies can enhance the economic performance and vitality of places. Based on the argument that cultural production of space and economic development are not, and therefore should not be viewed as, competing objectives, the paper puts forward a range of good practice pointers for policy makers and practitioners embarking on place quality enhancement schemes.

Keywords: Street scene; cultural animation; economic vitality; place quality; public space and urban regeneration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: R00 Z33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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