Impact Database record #217
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Details
Title:
European cultural capital event, the: strategic weapon in the cultural arms race? International Journal of Cultural Policy 6(2): 159-81
Author(s):
Greg Richards
Year of Publication:
2000
ISBN/ISSN:
1028-6632
Place of Publication:
London
Objectives
To review the history and development of the European City of Culture event, and analyse the extent to which cultural events have been successful in stimulating economic development.
Methodology
Desk research
Key Findings
There is much evidence of short-term increases in visitor numbers and spending in 'European Cities of Culture but it is inconclusive for longer-term benefits. Hosting the event is becoming an increasingly difficult balancing act for local policy-makers with the conflicting demands of culture and economy, of locals and tourists, of creation and creativity and short-term impacts with long-term benefits.
Web References
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/10286632.asp
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