This article examines how local initiatives can gain international visibility and recognition as
well as how they can diffuse to other cities. It explores the leadership of the mayors of …

In the study, the transforming relationship of public steering and market actors in planning is
approached from two perspectives. The first relates to applying interaction-focused planning …

This article explores an in situ approach to the emergence of cosmopolitanism as domains
of common interest and aspiration. Adopting a cosmopolitan lens that does not assume the …

Culture is often promoted as crucial in efforts to achieve economic growth and social
cohesion. In recent debates, greater attention has been directed at the importance of culture …

ABSTRACT In both Finland and Sweden, decentralisation has traditionally been an
essential cultural policy aim. This article explores how, by pursuing decentralisation, the …

Place branding is commonly conceptualized with a focus on big cities, such as London, New
York and Singapore, building from concepts and models from mainstream branding theory …

Place branding refers to the creation of value in space by reinforcing and representing place
assets in a cohesive manner, as a narrative image of the place itself. Such narratives of …

As a reaction against global problems such as climate change and peak oil, localisation
movements gathered renewed momentum during the last decade. Prominent amongst these …

This study examines how culture is positioned to the strategic goals of one Nordic city. It
explores how strategic (cultural) policy measures aim to enable and implement participation …

Mobile Urbanism provides a unique set of perspectives on the current global-urban
condition. Drawing on cutting-edge theoretical work, leading geographers reveal that cities …