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September 22nd, 2009Cultural Tourism: A Place-Based Approach

Author: Steven Thorne
Publisher: Steven Thorne
Year: 2009
Pages: 16
Size: 1.21 MB
Format: PDF

August 10th, 2009London Creative City Task Force Report

The report outlined a comprehensive plan to address two key elements: London's prosperity and economic future, and to change how London thinks. The report's eight chapters offers a comprehensive and holistic look at the community, changing demographics, the arts/cultural/heritage infrastructure, planning issues and offers 87 recommendations which Council adopted in 2005.

Read the report online: http://www.london.ca/Committees_and_Task_Forces/PDFs/creative_city_final...

August 9th, 2009Navigator: Culture, Economy, Community: A Cultural Plan for Chatham-Kent. Draft Report

Author:
Publisher: AuthentiCity
Year: 2007
Pages: 55 pages
Size: 3.3 MB
Format: Word document

July 30th, 2009Canadian Municipal Cultural Planning and Economic Development

Author: Gord Hume
Publisher: Municipal World
Year: 2008
Pages: 3
Size: 57 KB
Format: PDF

July 30th, 2009The Arts and Creative Communities in Canada

Author: Gord Hume
Publisher: Municipal World
Year: 2009
Pages: 5
Size: 88.4
Format: PDF

July 30th, 2009Shaping Creative Cities in Canada

Author: Gord Hume
Publisher: Municipal World
Year: 2009
Pages: 4
Size: 74 KB
Format: PDF

July 28th, 2009Economies in Transition: Leveraging Cultural Assets for Prosperity

Author: The Ontario Rural Council & Carrie Brooks-Joiner
Publisher:The Ontario Rural Council
Year: 2009
Pages: 52
Size: 742 KB
Format: PDF

June 26th, 2009“Place as Product”: A Place-Based Approach to Cultural Tourism

Author: Steven Thorne
Publisher: Municipal World
Year: 2008
Pages: 6
Size: 429 KB
Format: PDF

November 4th, 2008Placing Ontario’s Cities in North American Context

Author: Meric S. Gertler, Richard Florida, Gary Gates and Tara Vinodrai.
Publisher: Ontario Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation and the Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity
Year: 2002
Pages: 48
Size: 1.6 MB
Format: PDF

November 4th, 2008Competing on Creativity: Placing Ontario’s Cities in North American Context

Author: Meric S. Gertler, Richard Florida, Gary Gates and Tara Vinodrai.
Publisher: Ontario Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation and the Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity
Year: 2002
Pages: 48
Size: 1.6 MB
Format: PDF

November 4th, 2008Cities, Communities and Cultural Indicators at the Local Level

Author: Nancy Duxbury
Publisher: Centre of Expertise on Culture and Communities
Year: 2007
Pages: 36
Size: 1.1MB
Format: PDF

November 4th, 2008Capturing Cultural Values: How Culture Has Become a Tool of Government Policy

Author: John Holden
Year: 2004
Publisher: Demos
Pages: 65
Size: 276 KB
Format: PDF

November 4th, 2008The Arts and Smart Growth: The role of Arts in Placemaking

Author: William Fulton and Morris Newman
Publisher: The Fundraisers Network
Year: 2003
Pages: 16
Size: 556KB
Format: PDF

February 8th, 2008Spacemaking in Culture-led Regeneration

Fundamental and relentless change is impacting cities across the world; communities must face these changes in new and innovative ways. Cutting edge creative enterprises, imaginative cultural institutions, dynamic public spaces, vibrant and diverse festivals, innovative nonprofit organizations each reflect a significant resource to mobilize in achieving the ‘bottom lines’ of economic viability, cultural vitality, environmental responsibility and social equity.

February 8th, 2008From Restless Communities to Resilient Places

There are a variety of challenges and realities facing Canadian communities that threaten their economic, social, environmental and cultural sustainability. While all three levels of government must work together to create a sustainable Canadian lifestyle, place-based solutions are necessary to adequately address the needs of each community.

February 8th, 2008Beyond Anecdotal Evidence: The Spillover Effects of Investments in Cultural Facilities

The artistic and cultural component of a neighbourhood or geographic area is strongly associated with economic and community development. The presence of cultural resources in an area is correlated to increased property values, new business creation, retail sales and community engagement.

February 8th, 2008Culture: The Fourth Pillar of Sustainability

The four-pillar approach to sustainability recognizes the importance of culture to building lively cities and communities and its role in supporting social and economic health. With culture as the fourth pillar of sustainability, key cultural elements in a community are anchors and foci for policy and planning.

January 15th, 2008Artistic renaissance revives community

Through fixed-rate loans, tax breaks and grants, the Paducah, Kentucky Artist Relocation Program transformed a derelict historic residential district into the fastest growing arts community in the United States. With a modest investment from the city and generous financing terms from a local bank, this historic residential district has been transformed into a popular destination for the arts that have fueled economic development.