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Culture in urban spaces, today
Arturo Rodriguez Morato argues that cities use culture as a tool to generate urban regeneration and calls for an integration of cultural diversity
Arturo Rodriguez Morato, from the University of Barcelona, discusses the impact of culture on cities.
He starts by explaining how culture became a tool for urban regeneration. He also emphasizes the importance cultural diversity for cities and argues that cultural policies have a major role to play in social cohesion.
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Although tourism is portrayed as a tool for urban development, the inhabitants of main touristic cities often view it as an inconvenience. What is your view? Is tourism a good or a bad thing for a city? What are the necessary conditions for tourism to have a positive impact on local citizens?
