Planning and Managing Smaller Events: Downsizing the Urban Spectacle

Downsizing the Urban Spectacle explores the role of smaller-scale events in renewing and developing urban societies, using a case study approach to examine events in Europe, Asia, and North America. It defines and classifies these events, discussing their potential for cities and towns without the disadvantages of large-scale events, and the growing regional scale of urban phenomena in post-metropolitan spaces.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 170 pages
\n Publication date: 25 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Downsizing the Urban Spectacle delves into the vital role of smaller-scale events in fostering the rejuvenation and progress of urban communities. This comprehensive book employs a case study approach to explore a diverse array of events occurring in towns and cities across Europe, Asia, and North America. It begins by establishing clear definitions and classifications of these types of events, and then proceeds to investigate whether and how they can offer opportunities for cities and towns, without the drawbacks associated with renowned large-scale events. The volume concludes by examining the increasing regional scale of urban phenomena and their transition within post-metropolitan spaces.

Planning and Managing Smaller Events: Downsizing the Urban Spectacle holds significant appeal to government officials, policy makers, economic development professionals, urban planners, park administrators, arts and culture enthusiasts, as well as students and researchers engaged in urbanism, event management, tourism, and recreation.

\n Weight: 418g\n
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367218157\n \n