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by bcolgan4 | 07/12/2011

Creative Cities International — The Vitality Index (VI)

by Brendan Colgan Last summer Creative Cities International (CCI) launched a new cultural impact study in the U.S. entitled the Vitality Index (VI) [click here for the report]. The study aims to model the “human experience of the city at its … Continue reading →

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by bcolgan4 | 06/10/2011

The American Grid

by Brendan Colgan The order and arrangement of the grid serves as a manufactured replacement for the natural landscape. It allows humans and artificial landmarks to dominate natural landmarks. The meandering course of rivers, the jagged lines of cliffs, and … Continue reading →

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by splacing | 23/09/2011

M&Ms in Wisconsin – Part II: Milwaukee

By Renard Teipelke Only four mayors in 60 years – three of them socialists (sic!). Considering Milwaukee’s 20th century history, the preconditions are really exciting for a US-American city. The Sewer Socialist movement emerged from Milwaukee and included famous figures … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Calatrava, creative economy, crisis, culture, gentrification, Image, Madison, Milwaukee, place, Place Identity, Sewer Socialist, urban space, USA, Wisconsin

by splacing | 22/09/2011

M&Ms in Wisconsin – Part I: Madison

By Renard Teipelke The picture of the United States in the media often tends to be limited to the coastal areas versus the ‘crazy’ heartland. There are many states that are probably more important than the Mid-Western state of Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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by geobrand | 05/09/2011

High Line New York City: When Green Becomes Gold

By Caspar Lundsgaard-Hansen The High Line is a linear public park in New York City. It was built on a section of a former elevated railroad line in in lower Manhattan and not only boasts stunning architecture and a rich … Continue reading →

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Tagged as economic development, Image, New York City, Place Branding, Place Development, Place Identity, Place Marketing, tourism, urban planning, urban space, USA

by splacing | 15/06/2011

Pismo Beach: Niche Existence due to Otherness

By Renard Teipelke Along the Pacific Coast, California offers hundreds of beautiful beaches. Names (or places) such as Santa Cruz, Malibu, or Coronado Island are world famous not only because they are marketed well but are actually nice, sunny, and … Continue reading →

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