<i>‘By analysing the genesis of a large variety of concepts at the cross yard of creativity and space – such as city-regions, creative metropolitan areas, creative digital ecosystems – the book provides a rich collection of chapters dealing with the positive and negative side of creativity in space. The book delves into new interesting topics like the rise of creative regions in BRIC countries and the AI-powered creativity.’</i>
- Roberta Capello, Politecnico di Milano, President of ERSA,
Through global analyses and case studies from both developing and developed regions, this Handbook studies the origins of the concept of creative regions in scientific literature and policymaking, shedding light on the global geographies of creativity from metropolitan regions to the rural-urban divide. It also examines the positive and adverse effects of creativity on the well-being and the economy of regions, as well as the technological and social dimensions of creative geographies, including the role of artificial intelligence.
This Handbook is an essential resource for scholars of regional economics and regional studies, economic geography and cultural economics. It also provides insightful strategies for regional policymakers, urban planners, economic developers and cultural and creative managers.