WIT Press


Creative Communities: The Arts, Social Responsibility And Sustainable Planning And Development

Price

Free (open access)

Volume

72

Pages

10

Published

2004

Size

331 kb

Paper DOI

10.2495/SC040471

Copyright

WIT Press

Author(s)

L. Joubert

Abstract

This paper is about the arts, social responsibility and sustainable development and presents how the arts and culture can play a significant role in regenerating communities. These issues provide the background for how viable and creative communities can be achieved through the fusion of cultural development within regions, cities, towns, villages and neighbourhoods. Of course it is vital to understand the fundamental necessity of sustainable development in regard to strong economies, employment opportunities, and good access to services, attractive and safe surroundings and environmental protection. Success in achieving the principles advocated by Agenda 21 is increasingly becoming the vanguard of the artists and members of creative communities. Work addressing problems of poverty and social exclusi

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