A critical understanding of the relationship between culture and the city. It unfolds the major issues and theories around the importance of culture and creativity in the cultural, economic and social understanding of urban spaces. The wide perspective on how culture and creativity have recently moved at the core of economic debates. It considers both the role of cultural consumption and production as drivers for the development of the ‘creative city’ discourse in urban policy and planning. Aims to engage students in these key topics not only through the literature but also with active learning and discussion using London as a case study to critically engage and observe these current debates as they shape the urban landscape and social fabric.
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