The changing dynamics of the creative city

Toward an inclusive, participatory, and place-based cultural policy in Wellington, New Zealand

Bibliographic Data

ID6439164
AuthorsSepideh Afsari Bajestani (0000-0002-7580-6098, Victoria University of Wellington, corresponding author), Polly Stupples (0000-0002-9859-6003, Victoria University of Wellington), Victoria Chanse (0000-0001-5772-303X, Victoria University of Wellington)
Year2024
Volume47
Issue10
Pages3511-3536
Publication date2024-05-06
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Urban Affairs (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0735-2166 • E-ISSN: 1467-9906
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/07352166.2024.2345651
OpenAlexW4396678417
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited45

The policies and practices of creative cities are transitioning from a more externally focused and neoliberally oriented creative agenda toward local, place-based approaches that are grounded in the principles of social and cultural inclusion, participation, and diversity. However, little research has specifically examined the tensions, trade-offs, and opportunities cities might face in this transition. This research explores the creative dynamics of Wellington, New Zealand's creative capital, pursuing a more inclusive and community-oriented policy. Using a case study approach, we identified seven key themes critical to supporting more inclusive and place-based creative city policies: affordability; availability of creative and cultural infrastructure; a supportive built environment; celebration of Indigenous culture and creative expression; support for inclusion and diversity; reliable funding resources and supportive regulations and processes; and grassroots community innovators. We developed these themes by considering both Wellington's creative city policies and the existing creative dynamics of the city, which provide implications and recommendations for other cities experiencing similar transitions in their creative city policies

Citizen journalism · Dynamics (music · Economic geography · Geography · Media studies · Place attachment · Political science · Sociology · Artistic and Creative Research · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Gender Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology · Urban Planning and Governance

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