Creative Cities

Since the 1980s, many of the metropolises between Barcelona and Seattle, between Copenhagen and Boston, have been in the process of reinventing themselves aesthetically via the path of spectacular architecture, the restoration of neighborhoods, the reestablishment of cultural institutions, and targeted work on appealing atmospheres.

It is no longer enough for cities to fulfill their basic functions of providing housing and workplaces, as was the case in the classic industrial society. Instead, they are expected to permanently renew themselves aesthetically, capturing the attention of residents and visitors again and again – they want to and should be creative cities.