Pilsen, European Capital of Culture 2015

Pilsen, European Capital of Culture 2015

1. Context

Pilsen is the 4th largest city in Czech Republic. It is located in western Bohemia. The city was founded on the confluence of 4 rivers in 1295. Its population is 165,000 inhabitants.

Batik culture based sustainable development of creative economy

Batik culture based sustainable development of creative economy

1. Context

The location of Pekalongan City is strategic, being located on the national north coast highway (Pantura) of the island of Java, connecting the cities of Jakarta (384 km to the west), Semarang and Surabaya (488 km to the east).

Strategy for the intration of arts and culture into acadian society

Strategy for the intration of arts and culture into acadian society

1. Context

The Acadians are one of the founding peoples of Canada, with a tumultuous history marked by massive deportation from 1755 to 1763. They were dispersed throughout New England, Louisiana, France, Quebec, the Caribbean, and around the world.

Namur: the "NA!" project: assessing classical music

Namur: the "NA!" project: assessing classical music

1. Background

The NA! project was developed in the City of Namur. Even with a population of just 110,000 inhabitants, the region boasts a strong choir community. In fact, nearly one in three people were a member of a choir in their youth and continue to participate today.

Factories of arts and jobs in Mexico City - FAROS

Factories of arts and jobs in Mexico City - FAROS

1. Context

The Factories of Arts and Jobs ("Fábricas de Artes y Oficios - FARO") in Mexico City comprise four cultural venues located on the outskirts of the capital; specifically in the delegations of Iztapalapa, Tláhuac, Milpa Alta and Gustavo A. Madero.

The Cultural Policy of Mexico City

The Cultural Policy of Mexico City

1. Context

Mexico City, Federal District, is the capital and seat of the federal powers of the United Mexican States and the biggest city in the country. It is considered its main political, academic, economic, financial, business and cultural centre.

The soul of Malmö

The soul of Malmö

1. Context

In 2010, Malmö city executive board decided to appoint the Commission for a Socially Sustainable Malmö. It was to be a politically independent commission tasked with deepening the analysis of the causes of the growing health inequities in the population.

Makati Poblacion heritage conservation project

Makati Poblacion heritage conservation project

1. Context

Makati is known as the Philippines’ most progressive city, being home to the country’s most affluent families, most foreign corporations operating in the country, and diplomats.

Making Lyon a sustainable city:a culturally cooperative community

Making Lyon a sustainable city:a culturally cooperative community

1. Context

The municipality of Lyon is home to 480,000 inhabitants, but the city centre lies at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers and is France's largest metropolitan area, with more than 1.5 million people.