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Culture, creativity and urban spaces

In Europe, cities concentrate the production and consumption of cultural goods. This video shows the creative specialization of European cities.

This video stresses the importance of culture in urban strategies. It explains how cultural industries contribute to urban economies.

The video presents also the geography of creative industries in Europe, going through various sectors such as visual arts or fashion.

Cities nurture creativity because they provide pools of knowledge workers and opportunities for creative individuals.

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Cultures and Identities in Europe

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