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Artful Business: Using the Arts for Community Economic Development
Phillips, R. (2004). Community Development Journal, Volume 39, No. 2, Spring 2004. Document (PDF, 204 KB)

The Arts and Culture as New Engines of Economic and Social Development
Simon Brault (2005). Policy Options. Document (PDF, 80 KB)

The Artistic Dividend: The Arts’ Hidden Contributions to Regional Development
King, David and Markusen, Ann (July 2003). Minneapolis, MN: Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota. Document (PDF, 1.6MB) 

The Arts and development: an essential tension
Article exploring the intrinsic tension between the economic development and community building goals of the arts. Document (PDF, 276KB) 

The Creative Economy Initiative: The Role of the Arts and Culture in New England's Economic Competitiveness.
New England Council. June 2000. Document (PDF, 2.5 MB)

The Creative Engine: How Arts & Culture is Fueling Economic Growth in New York City Neighborhoods
November 2002. Center for an Urban Future. Document (PDF, 316 KB)

The Creative Sector in Kelowna, British Columbia: An Economic Impact Assessment
Bernard Momer (March 2010). The University of British Columbia Okanagan. Document (PDF, 1 MB)

Culture and Commerce: The Traditional Arts in Economic Development
The Urban Institute + The Fund for Folk Culture. 2003. Document (PDF, 1.5 MB)

Culture and Economic Competitiveness: An Emerging Role for the Arts in Canada
Jason J. Azmier (March 2002). Canada West Foundation. Document (PDF, 168 KB)

Economic impact of "arts & culture" in the Greater Edmonton Region
2005 economic impact study released by the Edmonton Arts Council and Edmonton Economic Development Corp. demonstrates the growing impact arts and culture organizations have on our regional economy and quality of life. 
Full Report (PDF, 68K) | Press release (PDF, 196K)

Edge Cities: Competitive and Collaborative Creative Economy Strategies for Surrey
(A White Paper for the Surrey Economic Summit Contributing to the Liveable Cities Theme) Murray, C. (August 31, 2008). Centre for Policy Studies on Culture and Communities, Simon Fraser University. Document (PDF, 1.7 MB)

Youth culture, nightlife & urban change project
Online research & case studies on youth culture, nightlife & urban change from the Department of Sociology, University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Examines economic impacts & development, youth development and noise/safety issues. Includes examples of municipal policies from 3 British cities regarding youth culture & nightlife, online articles, media coverage & releases and links to academic articles & ordering information for books. Weblink

Valuing Culture: Measuring and Understanding Canada's Creative Economy 
The Conference Board of Canada (August 2008).This report was prepared by The Conference Board of Canada for the International Forum on the Creative Economy. It sheds light on the value of culture as a cornerstone of the creative economy and as a contributor to economic performance across all sectors. Report (PDF, 1.1MB)
 
Juno Awards, Calgary: An Economic Impact Analysis  
Leger Marketing (August 2008).This report examines the economic impacts related to hosting the Juno Awards in Calgary. Report (PDF, 164KB)
 
Nova Scotia CAN: Building the Creative Economy in Nova Scotia
Prepared by Leah Hamilton, Genesis, Consulting; Andrea Arbic, A.L. Arbic Consulting; Greg Baeker, AuthentiCity, Research Committee, Nova Scotia Cultural Action Network, February 2009. The Nova Scotia Cultural Action Network (NSCAN) is a coalition of individuals dedicated to the progressive development of the province’s arts and culture for the benefit of all Nova Scotians. In March 2008, NSCAN initiated a research project to look at new ways of thinking about economic development with a view to making Nova Scotia a world leader in the emerging creative economy. Document (PDF, 824 KB)
 
Using Arts and Culture to Stimulate State Economic Development
National Governors Association (2009). This report offers insights and examples from states across the USA to help governors incorporate the arts and culture into state economic development strategies. In particular, this report provides governors with tips on how to understand and measure their creative industries, develop plans to capitalize on the benefits of those industries, and provide support that helps sustain the contributions of the arts and culture sector. It also explores the arts and culture in the context of their contributions to local community development and state tourism, providing information on how states can incorporate these aspects into their overall economic development strategies. Document (PDF, 4.5 MB)

Ticket to the Future Phase 1: 
The Economic Impact of the Arts and Creative Industries in Winnipeg
Prepared by PRA Inc. for the Winnipeg Arts Council, November 16, 2009. “This study represents the first step in the creation of a new cultural planning strategy for the City of Winnipeg. A significant legacy project of Winnipeg’s year as the Cultural Capital of Canada, the completed strategy, Ticket to the Future, will be released in November 2010. Phase One is a landmark document. This is a complete inventory of Winnipeg’s wealth of cultural assets. This report reveals that the arts and creative industries have a significant impact on Winnipeg’s economy. It also defines an arts network that is well-established and sophisticated, with remarkable depth, diversity and integrity in its achievements.” Document (PDF, 1.1MB)