marijnissen situation analysis

A motor for development and economic growth Situation analysis in 11 cities

Drs. Robert Marijnissen Brussels, 04.10.2010

AIM OF CREATIVE METROPOLES

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- a more focused and efficient public support system (policies & instruments) for creative industries

- culture and business development professionals of 11 cities, stakeholders and academics

PARTNERS

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1. Amsterdam2. Barcelona3. Berlin4. Birmingham5. Helsinki6. Oslo7. Riga8. Stockholm9. Tallinn10.Vilnius11.Warsaw

ALL THE THINGS WE DO

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- stimulate creative businesses and the development of entrepreneurial skills and financial support

- (arts) education- (re)development of ‘creative’ districts and buildings- creative industries & urban planning- events to promote (showcase) and develop creative

industries - networks and cross-overs- citymarkting (to attract visitors, talents, investors

and so on….- and so on ……………….

5 THEMES

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1. architecture of public support 2. business-support and internationalisation3. creative districts and clusters4. finance 5. demand for creative industries

CREATIVE METROPOLES WORKS!

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- local analysis of existing policies and successfull instruments

- comparison done by research team- workshops and study visits- intense in-depth learning, through the

exchange of experiences and ideas- DEBATE

DO OPPOSITES ATTRACT?

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- cities feel comfortable with the use of creative industries

- in a context of creative city, creative class, experience economy, (creative) knowledge economy and so on……

- balancing the duality of economic and cultural values in an international context

ORGANISATION OF POLICYMAKING AND SUPPORT OF CITIES

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- cities develop their own policies and support system

- mobilising cultural and economic resources

- in coöperation - or in competition - with national, regional and EU authorities

SELECTED RESULTS AND ISSUES

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1. better policies and instruments for every partner

2. transferable experiences & knowledge3. suggestions for the next level of creative

industries policies

especially: Unlocking the potential of cultural and creative industries (Green Paper) and European Creative Industries Alliance)

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES POLICIES2010

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- for ‘experienced’ policy makers the formative decade is over

- they have reached a ‘basic’ understanding of the creative industries, and of policies and support systems for their development

- for them it is time to move to the ‘next level’

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES POLICIES2010

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MIND THE GAP

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- dealing with the ‘different realities’ of the creative industries and policymakers, throughout Europe

- to prepare all cities (or regions) to develop their creative industries to the limit

- strong cities (regions, clusters), which reflect Europe’s cultural and economic diversity strengthens the global position of Europe

r.marijnissen@uva.nl

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