Segou, a creative city

Segou, a creative city

1. Context

Segou is the capital of the ancient Bambara kingdom, located in the heart of West Africa on the banks of the Niger River. The city asserts itself as a city of cultural excellence in Mali, multiplying cultural and creative initiatives.

Krabi’s sustainable future cities

Krabi’s sustainable future cities

1. Context

Thailand’s Krabi province, about 783 km south of Bangkok, is internationally renowned for its stunning scenery. With over 150 islands along its 150km-long coastline, Krabi attracts over four million international visitors per year.

Terracotta City

Terracotta City

1. Context

Jatiwangi is a sub-district of the Majalengka Regency, located in the province of West Java. Jatiwangi has been known as a producer of roof tile and is the largest one in Indonesia and even Southeast Asia.

Dublin City Council Culture Company

Dublin City Council Culture Company

1.Context

Dublin is the capital of Ireland. Since the 1990s, it has undergone population growth, both in number and ethnic diversity, has faced economic challenges and has modernised.

Conexão Cultura DF (Culture Connection DF)

Conexão Cultura DF (Culture Connection DF)

1. Context

Brasília’s development only began in the mid-1950s, and became Brazil’s capital in 1960. People from all over the country came to participate in its construction, creating a diverse and culturally rich workforce, which remains one of the capital’s main assets.

The neighbourhoods and territory for culture

The neighbourhoods and territory for culture

Background

Bilbao is the most populated urban centre in the Basque Autonomous Community and the main city in the region known as Green Spain. It is located in the northwestern part of Spain, just over 120 kilometres away from the border of France.

GeoAIR in Tbilisi

GeoAIR in Tbilisi

Context

Being the capital city of the country with many changes in previous decades, Tbilisi has faced intensive urban transformation, still ongoing. Citizen participation in the makeover of the city has been rather passive.

Points of culture in Panama

Points of culture in Panama

Context

Panama City was founded 500 years ago and is the oldest European settlement in the Pacific Abya Yala region.

Mannheim's Oriental Music Academy

Mannheim's Oriental Music Academy

Context

The city of Mannheim, in Germany, has always been regarded as a model of diversity and peaceful coexistence, as its history is inextricably linked with immigration.