A local city to a creative city: an examination of Taichung, Taiwan

Li-Wei Liu and Pei-Yin Ko

International Journal of Sustainable Development, 2010, vol. 13, issue 1/2, 111-121

Abstract: The creative city has become a worldwide subject in urban studies. Cultural industries now serve as the motor of urban creativity and regeneration. But, the construction of a creative city is not an easy task and requires a long period of policy manipulation. Many cities thus manage to 'become' a creative city. This paper calls these cities 'creationalising cities'. This term carries a twofold meaning: one is to succeed in becoming a creative city; the other involves building a creative urban environment. As the third largest city in Taiwan, Taichung strives to become a creative city. Important urban development, cultural facilities, and amenities are under construction. However, Taichung's endeavour to be a creative city seems to fall in the category of place marketing and consumption. According to the quantitative analysis, Taichung needs a more solid cultural foundation building to promote itself from a local city to a creative city.

Keywords: creative cities; cultural industries; creative industries; Taichung; Taiwan; urban management; urban development; cultural facilities. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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