The turn towards the knowledge‐based economy and creative strategies to enhance urban
competitiveness within it has been well documented. Yet too little has been said to date …

The regeneration of critical urban areas through the redesign of public space with the
intense involvement of local communities seems to be the central focus of place-making …

La evolución de la ciudad postindustrial se reestructuró a partir de nuevas actividades,
generalmente de servicios, en espacios donde previamente se habían desarrollado …

The city of Barcelona in general and its historic center in particular have undergone a sea
change from an industrial city to a global tourism and service center. Some authors argue …

A new trend in urban projects has risen around a common problem: old urban spaces are
losing most of their productive capabilities and becoming obsolete. In most cases, these …

Barcelona has been a poster child for the entrepreneurial turn in cultural policy, with an
approach based on seizing opportunities for promoting the city in the global arena. This …

Los denominados megaeventos tienen una doble virtud: su organización incrementa la
actividad económica, en particular las inversiones en infraestructura, y su celebración …

Globalisation and its consequent economic restructuring have implications at the local level.
At the same time historical paths and traditions, embeddedness of local actors and …

The knowledge-based industries (KBI) involve the transformation of workers' skills, which
requires a constant spatial interaction. This means frequent face-to-face contacts …

In the last two decades, the management, organisation and governance of cities have
undergone important transformations (Hall, 1999). Cities are also facing harsh competition …