Abstract

YUDICE, George. Models of Urban Cultural Development: Gentrification or Social Urbanism?. Alteridades [online]. 2008, vol.18, n.36, pp.47-61. ISSN 2448-850X.

In this essay we consider some cases of the model called Creative Cities, which were enthusiastically implemented in cities of the developed world. It also examines some programs like Cultura Ciudadana (Citizens' Culture) of Bogota, and Urbanismo Social (Social Urbanism) of Medellin. The article concludes with some recommendations to achieve a culturally sustainable development.

Keywords : creative cities; citizens' culture; creative industries; starchitecture; new business models.