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<br /> David J.MUrray ARTS AND CULTURE BRIEFING PAPERS 05
<br /> Terms such as"creative economy," "creative class,and
<br /> "cultural economy"are becoming more common among KEYPOINT#1:
<br /> urban planners,arts administrators,economic developers, Economic development is enhanced by concentrating
<br /> and business and municipal leaders.'These terms refer- creativity through both physical density and human
<br /> ence a variety of types of jobs, people,and industries, in- capital.By locating firms,artists,and cultural facilities
<br /> cluding the sectors of visual, performing,and literary arts, together,a multiplier effect can result.
<br /> as well as applied fields like architecture,graphic design,
<br /> and marketing.Whatever label is used,this use of terminol- KEYPOINT #2:
<br /> ogy linking culture and the economy indicates recognition The recognition of a community's arts and culture
<br /> of the connections among the fields of planning,eco assets(and the marketing of them)is an important
<br /> nomic development,and arts and culture. element of economic development.Creatively
<br /> The activities of the arts and culture sector and local eco acknowledging and marketing community assets can
<br /> nomic vitality are connected in many ways.Arts,culture, attract a strong workforce and successful firms,as well
<br /> and creativity can as help sustain a positive quality of life.
<br /> • improve a community's competitive edge KEYPOINT #3:
<br /> • create a foundation for defining a sense of place Arts and cultural activities can draw crowds from
<br /> within and around the community.Increasing the
<br /> • attract new and visiting populations number of visitors as well as enhancing resident
<br /> • integrate the visions of community and business leaders participation helps build economic and social capital.
<br /> • contribute to the development of a skilled workforce KEYPOINT#4:
<br /> To pursue economic development projects with a creative Planners can make deliberate connections between
<br /> approach,there are four key points to consider: the arts and culture sector and other sectors,such
<br /> as tourism and manufacturing,to improve economic
<br /> outcomes by capitalizing on local assets.
<br /> Prepared by the American Planning Association,as part of a
<br /> collaborative project with the RMC Research Corporation and with
<br /> funding from the Rockefeller Foundation
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