Liverpool lost half of its economy and population in the latter half of the 20th Century. However, it successfully drew upon its enormous capacity for resilience and reinvention to deal with harsh economic change.
Lisbon is located on the South West of Europe, on the right shore of the Tagus River Estuary. It is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula, and one of the most ancient towns in Europe.
Fives, a former working class neighbourhood in the eastern part of Lille centre, can be defined as traditional and cosmopolitan. Since the end of industrialisation, Fives has been a neighbourhood in full renewal.
Leeuwarden is the urban heart of Fryslân, the capital of a wilful province with its language and culture. However, the city is high on economic disadvantage and social exclusion.
Kazan is one of the biggest cultural centres in Russia which preserves classical achievements and facilitates development of modern, avant-garde trends in culture.
The architectural style of the historical houses in the city has possessed a high rank in Iran’s traditional architecture.
Jeonju is a historic city in Korea. As the city where government agencies were located during the Joseon Dynasty, Jeonju became the center of politics, economic, and culture power of the Jeolla area.
Jeju is a volcanic island created entirely from volcanic eruptions in the past, which is located in East Asia. While known for its beautiful nature, Jeju Island’s inhospitable environments—rough soil and frequent typhoons—have caused islanders to suffer.
When one analyses the culture of a town, it makes sense to start with its citizens, the people who have chosen to share its good or bad spaces, to be a part of the processes to change it...