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Overview
Citizens, nonprofit organizations and local public officials--in increasing numbers--are using the arts and culture as vehicles to improve their downtowns, as well as to enhance general economic conditions within their communities. Public officials especially are learning that they can plant the seeds of urban renewal and, at the same time, promote their city's culture and arts. This not only renews their neighborhoods and downtowns, but also attracts tourists and private investment. A new eclectic economic development model has evolved and is beginning to work in a number of politically, economically, racially and culturally diverse communities throughout America.
From Atlanta and Reno to Philadelphia and Seattle, this work includes numerous case studies that demonstrate the ways in which cities and towns are now using the arts to stimulate both downtown and neighborhood revitalization. The future of the arts in cities is also examined. Five appendices are included, as well: "Cities with Arts, Cultural, and/or Entertainment Districts in the United States," "Regional Resource Directory," "National Resource Directory," "National Directory of State Art Agencies," and "National Directory of Regional Arts Organizations."
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780786420070 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers |
| Publication date: | 11/12/2004 |
| Pages: | 300 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.60(d) |
| Age Range: | 18 Years |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Preface
Part I: Cities and the Arts
1. Cultural Resources as Economic Development Tools
2. How the Arts Drive Downtown Revitalization
3. Putting the Arts to Work for Main Street Renewal
4. Using the Arts for Community Economic Development
5. Making the Most of the Arts and Culture with a Plan
Part II: The Best Practices
6. Atlanta, Other Cities, Promote Their Culture to Attract Tourists
7. Baton Rouge Develops a Master Plan for the Arts
8. Berkeley Creates an Arts District to Revive Its Downtown
9. Boston Uses Historic Preservation for Inner-City Renewal
10. Charleston Builds a New Public Library to Stimulate Community Revitalization
11. Chattanooga, Other Cities, Use the Arts and Culture to Restore Aging Riverfront Areas
12. Chicago, Other Cities, Use Museums to Promote Cultural Tourism in Their Downtowns
13. Cincinnati, Other Cities, Use Historic Preservation to Transform Train Stations into Cultural Attractions
14. Denver Region Citizens Adopt a Special Tax to Finance Arts and Cultural Organizations
15. Fort Worth Approves an Entertainment District for Downtown Renewal
16. Hartford Develops an Historic Riverfront to Stimulate Inner-City Tourism
17. Houston’s Master Plan for Public Art Facilitates Downtown Renewal
18. Houston Uses the Performing Arts and Sports to Reinvigorate Its Downtown
19. Little Rock Focuses on Cultural Assets and Historic Preservation to Restore Its Aging River District
20. Los Angeles, Other Cities, Build Branch Libraries to Stimulate Neighborhood Revitalization
21. Louisville, Other Cities, Try Multi-Use Sports Stadiums to Spur Inner-City Renewal
22. Lowell, Other Cities, Develop Urban Cultural Parks to Preserve Their Heritage and Lure Tourists
23. Madison Restores Main Street to Preserve Its History and Architecture
24. Memphis Approves a Museum and Music Academy to Preserve Its Culture, Arts, and History
25. Minneapolis Stresses the Arts and Culture as Catalysts for Economic Development
26. Nashville Develops a Master Plan for Entertainment to Drive the Arts and Culture
27. Newark’s Performing Arts Center Creates a Rebirth of Downtown
28. New Bedford Preserves Its Historical Waterfront District and Architecture to Promote Tourism
29. New England Cities Use the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment to Spur Community Growth
30. New York Builds New Theatres to Revive an Aging Entertainment District
31. Orlando and Lakeland Put Public Art in Civic Places to Shape Their Landscape
32. Peekskill, Providence, and Phoenix Build Artists' Lofts to Spur Downtown Revitalization
33. Philadelphia, Other Cities, Create Arts and Cultural Districts to Revive Their Downtowns
34. Reno, Other Cities, Develop Arts Facilities to Stimulate Their Downtown Economy
35. San Francisco Capitalizes on Culture to Renovate Its Neighborhoods
36. Seattle’s Arts and Entertainment Facilities Draw Other Developments
37. Silver Spring Focuses on Arts, Culture, and Historical Preservation
38. South Boston Approves Artists’ Lofts to Improve the Neighborhood
39. Washington, D.C., Embraces Culture and Entertainment for Its Downtown Renaissance
40. West Palm Beach Focuses on the Performing Arts and Entertainment to Spur Downtown Development
Part III: The Future
41. The Arts Are Here to Stay
42. The Arts in the 21st Century
43. Nonprofit Organizations and the Arts
44. The Creative Class and Cities
45. Cities and the Arts
Cities with Arts, Cultural, or Entertainment Districts in the United States
Regional Resource Directory
National Resource Directory
National Directory of State Arts Agencies
National Directory of Regional Arts Organizations
Bibliography
About the Editor and Contributors
Index