Making the Case | Urban Renewal and Revitalization: Home | Key arguments | Profiles | Background / Context | References


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Culture-based initiatives have been essential to urban revitalization and urban renewal programs in Canada. The arts ensure a community's habitat reflects who residents are and how they live.

This section contains:

Key arguments for using arts and culture for urban revitalization, reflecting both local and national interests
Profiles
A general overview of the background and current context for investments in culture-based urban renewal and revitalization in Canada
An extensive reference list, providing additional support for the key arguments and success stories on the use of arts and culture as essential tools for urban revitalization