Power to the people: when culture works as a social catalyst in urban regeneration processes (and when it does not)

Ferilli, Guido; Sacco, Pier Luigi; Blessi, Giorgio Tavano; Forbici, Stefano

doi:10.1080/09654313.2016.1259397

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“…Evans and Shaw [40] point out the following three relationships between culture and urban regeneration. According to Ferilli et al [48], culture plays different roles in each of these three pathways, and the results are quite different. Among them, the impact of "culture-led regeneration" is the most sustainable, followed by "cultural regeneration" and finally the "culture and regeneration" model.…”

Section: Culture-led Regenerationmentioning

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Event and Sustainable Culture-Led Regeneration: Lessons from the 2008 European Capital of Culture, Liverpool

Liu

2019

Sustainability

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Culture-led regeneration has been widely accepted by European cities as an important component of urban renewal and sustainable development. However, the instrumental role of culture in urban regeneration has revealed several controversies. The study aims at contributing to the debate on urban cultural policy and management by answering two research questions: What are the key success factors for sustainable culture-led regeneration? How can cities strike a balance between the dilemmas of culture-led regeneration? Based on a case study of Liverpool as the 2008 European Capital of Culture, this research draws on long-term and multi-faceted data. The study period is from 2007 to 2018, with a view to tracking the long-term impact of event. Liverpool’s strategies for sustainable culture-led regeneration are investigated from three aspects: cultural funding dilemma, economic dilemma and spatial dilemma. The findings reveal that incorporating events in a city’s long-term regeneration trajectory, continued support and enhancement of local cultural processes and structures, and highlighting community involvement and development are major factors to ensure the cultural sustainability of event.

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Section: Culture-led Regenerationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Event and Sustainable Culture-Led Regeneration: Lessons from the 2008 European Capital of Culture, Liverpool

Liu

2019

Sustainability

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“…As agreed by Ferilli et al (2017), Pastak and Ka¨hrik (2016) and Zieba (2016), the significance of cultural flagships outside of its visual dimensions relates to the added economic and cultural benefits that they report to a destination. In this sense, even though flagship buildings can have a strong visual influence on the visitor's perception of an area (Colbert, 2003), the case of Covent Garden and the Royal Opera House is different.…”

Section: ''I Was Hoping To Find Grand Architecture Just the Theatrementioning

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“…the new image of the city was reflected in the kitsch and design of the opening night opera-goers' (p. 14). Foot (2001) also highlights the social perspective by which an Opera House contributes to urban development because of the range of visitors it attracts (De Frantz, 2005;Ferilli et al, 2017). Similarly, Crosby (1970) focuses on the Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris and notes the extensive conservation programmes it was subjected to as part of wider urban regeneration projects in the aftermath of the Second World War.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In first instance, the hard infrastructure, constituted by the physical appearance, geographical location and other tangible aspects that can exert an important influence on the area's visitors' perception of place (Evans, 2005;Kong, 2007). Secondly, the authors consider, the attraction of certain types of visitors to the area and the consequent social interactions and dynamics that occur as a result (Ferilli et al, 2017;Zieba, 2016). These interactions are not only amongst users, but also involve the local population, and other visitors in the area (Edensor, 2001;Smith, 2003).…”

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“…'' (Krysia, Australia, ROH) Therefore, the significance of the Opera House to Covent Garden's sense of place acquires a social dimension (De Frantz, 2005;Edensor, 2001) which can also be related to the notion of cosmopolitanism (Binnie et al, 2006). Ferilli et al (2017) highlight the strengthened social base that results from the attraction of a diverse set of visitors in areas for tourism and culture. This is evidenced in Covent Garden where cultural carriers for high culture such as opera and ballet attract visitors to the same area visited by those seeking more popular leisure experiences (Zieba, 2016).…”

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The Royal Opera House and Covent Garden: A symbiotic and complex touristic relationship

Guachalla

2017

Tourism and Hospitality Research

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The Royal Opera House has a longstanding and solid relationship with Covent Garden, which is an environmentally clustered urban area for tourism and culture rich in heritage, commercial ambience and provision of different types of performing arts. Located within the core of the area opposite its popular market place, its opulent main entrance faces a less visited precinct. This makes the building less visible to the area's visitors raising questions about its role in the perception of Covent Garden. Given that current studies on flagship developments tend to focus on contemporary projects, this research aims to understand the influence that a well-established cultural flagship exerts in the perception of a popular area for tourism using the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden as a case study. To address this aim, a social constructivist approach was adopted and 306 semi-structured interviews were conducted with domestic and international visitors throughout six locations within the area to understand the role of the Opera House in the perception of Covent Garden. Findings indicate that cultural flagships tend to be stereotyped as grandiose freestanding buildings which is not the Royal Opera House's case given Covent Garden's urban density. Instead, its flagship status is related to the quality of its productions and its historical attachment to the area. This is rooted in the attraction of a diverse set of visitors and international talent leading to a cosmopolitan ambience and a strong sense of civic pride as the UK's leading provider of opera and ballet productions.

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Community‐based participatory research for urban regeneration: Bridging the dichotomies through the exp‐EIA method

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Community & Applied Soc Psy

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Urban environment design profoundly influences citizens' health and well‐being. Despite the aim of urban regeneration initiatives to enhance community well‐being and social connections, they often struggle to ensure a balance of power among stakeholders, effectively involve citizens, and accurately assess subjective urban experiences. New methodological approaches in community‐based participatory research (CBPR) are advocated to facilitate interactions among social actors and overcome the digital versus real dichotomy. This article introduces the Experiential Environmental Impact Assessment (exp‐EIA) method as a novel research and intervention tool to address these challenges. Grounded in psychology, exp‐EIA aims to integrate emotional, cognitive, and community identity dimensions to capture the nuanced experiences of urban environments. Through digital data collection and visualization tools, exp‐EIA could facilitate participatory decision‐making processes across various stages of urban regeneration projects. Furthermore, its adaptability enables significant integration with existing participatory methods, fostering inclusive engagement and innovative design solutions. The theoretical framework of exp‐EIA, its application in CBPR, and its potential to bridge the gap between technological innovation and citizen engagement in urban regeneration processes are discussed. A blended case study conducted in the metropolitan area of Milan (Italy) is presented, highlighting a promising pathway towards more inclusive and effective approaches to community revitalization.

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Power to the people: when culture works as a social catalyst in urban regeneration processes (and when it does not)

Cited by 92 publications

References 37 publications

Event and Sustainable Culture-Led Regeneration: Lessons from the 2008 European Capital of Culture, Liverpool

Event and Sustainable Culture-Led Regeneration: Lessons from the 2008 European Capital of Culture, Liverpool

The Royal Opera House and Covent Garden: A symbiotic and complex touristic relationship

Community‐based participatory research for urban regeneration: Bridging the dichotomies through the exp‐EIA method

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