Changing urban identities on a discursive map

Exploring implicit and explicit cultural policy dimensions through major-event and neoliberal rhetoric

“…Relevant here is what FG1 discussed around the aim of these programmes: 'the idea is to empower the community to be self-sustainable in cultural production'. This approach is supported by the literature, as this is also seen as an attempt to foster a European-wide network (Huovinen et al, 2017). This dialogue was reinforced in the bidding document, with intentions to: empower communities to develop long-term relations with one neighbourhood in each EU member state, gathering knowledge, transforming our cultural habits, people to people […] with neighbourhood-based cultural and civic associations in all EU member countries.…”

“…The set of values and beliefs associated with larger-scale cultural events and how cities can successfully bid is firmly grounded on the instrumental and economic value of culture (O'Brien, 2014). The ECoC's 35-year history is accepted as the most visible manifestation of EU cultural policy, but also as a "readymade" formula for post-industrial cities to set in motion an aggressive revitalisation of city identity and image (Ferrari & Guala, 2017;Harvey, 2001;Huovinen, Timonen, Leino, & Seppälä, 2017;Liu, 2019). Such cultural policy is meant to tackle urban decline and decay, instigating the emergence of the neoliberal city in the context of the transition to late-capitalism (Mandel, 1975).…”

Neighborhood Identity Formation and the Changes in an Urban Regeneration Neighborhood in Gwangju, Korea

“…In one stream of urban research, researchers have mainly studied how urban or neighborhood identity is depicted using two methodological approaches: (1) traditional methods, and (2) computational techniques. The first addresses the interdependent identity as perceptions among external observers (e.g., tourists, non-natives), the in-group (e.g., natives, residents rooted in place), and stakeholders (e.g., policy makers) [3,11,[16][17][18][19][20]. Their perceptions are measured using traditional methods (e.g., interviews, survey questionnaires, diaries).…”

Preparatory Works For The All-Union Census Of 1959 In The City Of Zlatoust

“…A group of authors including Huovinen, Timonen, Leino, and Seppälä (2017) in their work "Changing urban identities on a discursive map" consider changes in identity of urban locations in four districts of the city of Helsinki. The purpose of their study was in describing identity of domicile as a cultural discourse map.…”

“…The purpose of their study was in describing identity of domicile as a cultural discourse map. The authors were especially interested in personal relations, values and ideologies (Huovinen, Timonen, Leino, Seppälä, 2017). A collective of authors including Ferilli, Sacco, Luigi, and Noda (2015) in their study titled "Culture driven policies and revaluation of local cultural assets: A tale of two cities, Otaru and Yūbari" place greater focus on managing the cultural heritage and its transformation with accounts for integration of the economic component.…”