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Creativity is increasingly seen as a highly significant factor in the economic, developmental, and social geography of cities. More fundamentally, new ideas about the role that creativity plays in society have changed how many groups view the function of cities. This module will explore a range of different perspectives on creativity – from business oriented approaches to arts oriented approaches – and will navigate the interconnections and divergences between cultural and economic perspectives. The aim is to provide students with a critical overview of a variety of perspectives on the creative city. Using case study examples, the module will discuss how creative industries transform the urban economy of cities. It will explore culture-led regeneration and creative city approaches to urban spatial planning, and it will examine the role that the cultural industries and the arts play in the social and economic life of cities.
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