Cities and the Arts: A Handbook for RenewalRoger L. Kemp McFarland, 2004 M11 12 - 300 pages 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." |
Contents
Preface | 1 |
Cultural Resources as Economic Development Tools | 7 |
Putting the Arts to Work for Main Street Renewal | 16 |
Making the Most of the Arts and Culture with a Plan | 29 |
Atlanta Other Cities Promote Their Culture to Attract Tourists | 37 |
Berkeley Creates an Arts District to Revive Its Downtown | 46 |
Charleston Builds a New Public Library to Stimulate | 56 |
Chicago Other Cities Use Museums to Promote | 66 |
Newarks Performing Arts Center Creates a Rebirth of Downtown | 147 |
New Bedford Preserves Its Historical Waterfront District | 154 |
New England Cities Use the Arts Culture and Entertainment | 160 |
Orlando and Lakeland Put Public Art in Civic Places | 171 |
Philadelphia Other Cities Create Arts and Cultural Districts | 180 |
Reno Other Cities Develop Arts Facilities to Stimulate | 190 |
Seattles Arts and Entertainment Facilities Draw Other Developments | 198 |
Silver Spring Focuses on Arts Culture and Historical Preservation | 204 |
Cincinnati Other Cities Use Historic Preservation | 71 |
Fort Worth Approves an Entertainment District for Downtown Renewal | 83 |
Hartford Develops an Historic Riverfront | 89 |
Houstons Master Plan for Public Art Facilitates Downtown Renewal | 95 |
Little Rock Focuses on Cultural Assets and Historic Preservation | 107 |
Louisville Other Cities Try MultiUse Sports Stadiums | 116 |
Lowell Other Cities Develop Urban Cultural Parks | 122 |
Memphis Approves a Museum and Music Academy | 134 |
Nashville Develops a Master Plan for Entertainment | 140 |
Washington D C Embraces Culture and Entertainment | 215 |
West Palm Beach Focuses on the Performing Arts and Entertainment | 221 |
The Arts Are Here to Stay | 227 |
The Arts in the 21st Century | 231 |
The Creative Class and Cities | 244 |
National Resource Directory | 261 |
About the Editor and Contributors | 283 |