Culture and Sustainable Development in the City: Urban Spaces of Possibilities

This book explores the potential of a cultural approach to sustainable urban development, linking urban spaces of possibilities to innovative forms of transversal partnerships and culturally sensitive urban policies. It provides examples from cities around the world and highlights the qualities of local cultural initiatives that can lead to city-wide changes. It is relevant to researchers and advanced students in urban studies, sustainability science, cultural sciences, and the arts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the realm of advancing a cultural approach to sustainable urban development, unveiling a wealth of possibilities within urban spaces. It explores the connections between these spaces and the potential for innovative forms of transversal partnerships across the city, as well as culturally sensitive urban policies. Recognizing the urgent need for institutional innovations in response to the call for sustainability, the book emphasizes the importance of creative impulses, experiments, and the exploration of innovative ideas in achieving sustainable urban outcomes.

Through a series of concrete examples drawn from extensive empirical research conducted in cities such as Hanover, Hamburg, Baltimore, Chicago, Bangalore, St. Petersburg, Singapore, and Vancouver, the book intricately connects urban spaces and their diverse actors. It examines their guiding principles, strategies, and practical practices, identifying emerging levers, networks, and alliances that can drive positive change.

Beyond providing inspiring examples of culture in everyday life within the city, the book delves into the qualities that make local cultural initiatives particularly potent in driving urban transformation. It sheds light on how these initiatives can resonate beyond individual neighborhoods and contribute to city-wide changes, engaging with the entire City as a Space of Possibilities.

This book appeals to a wide range of scholars and advanced students engaged in interdisciplinary fields such as urban studies, sustainability science/research, cultural sciences, urban sociology, and sociology of the arts/cultural sociology. It also holds significance. interest in those who are passionate about fostering transdisciplinary collaborations between the arts, academia, and civil society. By exploring the intersection of culture, urbanism, and sustainability, this book offers valuable insights and strategies for creating more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032137001