“Creative city”: A way of life and a way of shaping the environment

Abstract

Creativity as a real stimulus for modern development responds to the challenges of time, contributes to the generation of innovative ideas and the creation of new products and environments. A creative city and creative environment, being immanent properties of the modern world, are the key strategies for the development of cities/territories/environments and manifestation of their authenticity, contribute to the formation of a new way of life, and serve as symbols of success. Creative clusters are actively used for the renovation and gentrification of degrading territories and environments.