Creating a twenty-first-century city is not so much a question of technology as it is of jobs, dollars and quality of life. A community's plan to reinvent itself for the new, knowledge-based economy and society therefore requires educating all its citizens about this new global revolution in the nature of work. To succeed, cities must prepare their citizens to take ownership of their communities and educate the next generation of leaders and workers to meet the new global challenges of what is now being termed the "Creative Economy.” At the heart of such efforts must be recognition of the vital roles that art and technology play in enhancing economic development and, ultimately, defining a "creative community" -- a community that exploits the vital linkages among art, technology and commerce. A community with a sense of place. A community that nurtures attracts and holds the most creative and innovation workers. Those communities placing a premium on cultural, ethnic, and artistic diversity, reinventing their knowledge factories for the creative age, and building the new information infrastructures for our age, will likely burst with creativity and entrepreneurial fervor. These are the ingredients so essential to developing and attracting the bright and creative people to generate new patents and inventions, innovative world-class products and services, and the finance and marketing plans to support them. Nothing less will ensure a city's economic, social, and political viability in the twenty-first century.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- PREFACE
- THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY: FORGING THE LINKS BETWEEN ART CULTURE COMMERCE & COMMUNITY
- Cyberspace and Cyberplace.
- The Emergence of Smart Communities.
- The New Urban Landscape.
- The Emergence of a Creative Class.
- A Call to Action: The Arts Imperative
- Creative Communities in the Making.
- The Arts in Modern Education.
- The Marriage of Art and Science
- The Role of Technology_
- The Message for Cities of the Future_
- CONCLUSION
- ENDNOTES.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This white paper explores the vital role of the arts in the development of creative communities in a rapidly changing technological landscape. It examines how the integration of art, culture, commerce, and community can foster innovation, economic growth, and social cohesion in the emerging “smart communities” of the future. The paper examines the following key themes:- The impact of technology and globalization on the urban environment
- The rise of a creative class and its influence on societal development
- The importance of art and culture in fostering innovation and economic vitality
- The need for collaborative partnerships between government, businesses, and arts organizations
- The role of education in nurturing creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The preface introduces the concept of the creative community and its significance in the context of the evolving urban landscape. It emphasizes the importance of forging connections between art, culture, commerce, and community. The paper then delves into the emergence of “smart communities” driven by technology and the rising influence of the creative class. It explores the new urban landscape shaped by these forces and calls for greater attention to the arts imperative, arguing for its central role in shaping the future of cities. The following section explores how creative communities are being built through initiatives in education, the marriage of art and science, and the role of technology. The paper highlights the importance of fostering creative thinking and problem-solving skills in education and emphasizes the need for collaboration between artists and scientists.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on the key terms and concepts of creative communities, smart communities, arts imperative, urban landscape, technology, globalization, innovation, culture, commerce, and the creative class. It examines the intersection of these elements in shaping the future of cities and emphasizes the critical role of arts and culture in promoting social and economic development.- Quote paper
- John Eger (Author), 2010, The creative community, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/150294
