Culture And Arts In Regeneration
Landry, C. (1996) The Art Of Regeneration: Urban Renewal Through Cultural Activity. Stroud: Comedia (A Comedia report). “Urban Renewal initiatives have in the past tended to overlook the importance of social factors in the pursuit of economic growth. ” (Landry, 1996) The book focused on the methodologies used to achieve a successful town in terms of social communities and economies. However, there are always difficulties along the way in order to achieve lasting redevelopment. Investing in cultural-led regeneration has always been critiqued and draws many headlines in the past few years.
Does it really works? (Jenkins, 2014) Indeed, being aware that cultural-led regeneration is not as effective for smaller town yet it could be costly based on capital projects. It also has been argued that construction industry benefited more than the local communities did. There are few key points highlighted in the book. By renewing cities through cultural activities, one can enhance social cohesion with organized events and festivals and celebrating different cultures between one another. Secondly, the need of realization of how finding a balance between rapid growth of urban development and activities or campaign can raise interest and commitment of local people. It is easy for developers to overlook the significance value of human activities rather than infrastructure development. “If in doubt, invest in activity rather than capital projects. ” (Landry, 1996) What makes a city without people? Wynne, D. , Manchester Polytechnic. Centre for Employment Research, Greater Manchester Economic Development Corporation and North West Arts (Organization) (1992) The Culture Industry: The Arts In Urban Regeneration. Aldershot, Hants, England: Avebury.
The book suggest the term “Cultural Industry” is further defined as al form of activity associated with what is understood as traditionally understood as art and popular culture such as commercialized activities. In order to promote successful urban regeneration, it is necessary to visualize the potential development of culture industry such as arts, education and cultural events. Proper investment will lead to business growth and better employment.
The Economic Importance of the Arts in Britain (1988), which presented the arts as employer of 50,000 people and fourth biggest invisible export earner. Another case studies carried out is Liverpool cities - Cultural Events and Cultural Tourism Development (2014). Liverpool city centre strategy with approach of economic development nonetheless involve the production of art and cultural industries such as agency for local pop music industry, the appointment of a Film Liaison Officer, and training session if the Everyman Theatre. “It can be seen that at the international, national and regional levels that the arts and cultural industries have a major role to play in related areas of economic and urban regeneration. ” (Wynne, 1992)
