Busan historic downtown culture cluster 'TOTATOGA’

Busan historic downtown culture cluster 'TOTATOGA’

1. Context

Busan is the 2nd largest city in Korea. The old downtown of Busan, located in the Jung-gu District, has been playing a valuable role in facilitating foreign cultural exchanges since its port opened in 1407.

Bogotá: Inhabiting community culture

Bogotá: Inhabiting community culture

1. Context

The international organisation United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) promotes the fundamental role of culture in sustainable development through Agenda 21 for culture (2004) and its implementation along with Culture 21 Actions (2015).

Culture for development in Azul

Culture for development in Azul

1. Context

The city of Azul is home to 65,000 people and is nestled in the heart of the Pampas in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 1832, its name originates from the language of Indigenous Pampa, "Callvú Leovú", meaning Blue Creek (Arroyo Azul).

The City of Angers' culture and solidarity charter

The City of Angers' culture and solidarity charter

1. Context

The city of Angers is home to around 150,000 inhabitants. 32% of its residences are social housing with an average income lower than the national average.

"Inhabitants and event contributors" in the City of Angers

"Inhabitants and event contributors" in the City of Angers

1. Context

Today, the city of Angers is home to 150,000 inhabitants, while its metropolitan area is comprised of 33 communes and 283,000 inhabitants. 32% of its residences are social housing with an average income lower than the national average.