The role of public libraries in culture‐led urban regeneration
The role of public libraries in culture‐led urban regeneration
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公共图书馆在文化主导的城市复兴中的作用
DOI:
10.1108/03074801311291929
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发表时间:
2013
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通讯作者:
Henrik Jochumsen
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作者:
Dorte Skot;Casper Hvenegaard Rasmussen;Henrik Jochumsen
Purpose – The purpose of this article is to present a research project on public libraries in urban development focusing on how libraries contribute to culture‐led urban regeneration as icons, placemakers and community vitalization.Design/methodology/approach – The research project is based on case studies of new “cutting‐edge” public libraries in Europe and North America. These case studies have been conducted through analysis of documents, observation and qualitative interviews with key informants.Findings – The article finds that new public libraries have re‐conceptualized their design, brand and functions as an answer to strategies of culture‐led urban regeneration, and at the same time they have actively contributed to urban development by changing the image and identity of urban places, contributing to urban diversity and addressing social and economic problems.Practical implications – The article provides a framework for development of strategies and legitimization for public libraries and a point ...