Culture as part of the strategic development of Cowansville

Culture as part of the strategic development of Cowansville

Background

Cowansville is a town of 14,354 people and an area of over 48 square kilometres south of Quebec, Canada. It is surrounded by a beautiful natural environment with Lake Davignon and 22 parks over 56 hectares.

Joburg Carnival

Joburg Carnival

1. Context

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is located in the plateau of the South African interior and is best known as the mining city since gold was discovered in the 1880’s.

Cordoba - Your neighbourhood on stage

Cordoba - Your neighbourhood on stage

1. Context

Cordoba is located in the centre of the country and is both an industrial and university city. Since being founded in 1573, the city has been a meeting place of business and culture for various regions around the country due to its geographic location.

Concepción: Cultural strategic plan

Concepción: Cultural strategic plan

1. Context

The city and community of Concepción, has an area of 221 km2 and is the capital of the province of the same name as well as the Region of the Biobío, Chile. It is located in the central region, 509 kilometres to the south of Santiago.

Culture and citizens connected to public space in Canoas

Culture and citizens connected to public space in Canoas

1. Context

Canoas is a part of the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. With a population of approximately 341,000 people, the municipality is an industrial hub.

Bogotá: Ruptures, transitions, reinventions. Responsible graffiti practices

Bogotá: Ruptures, transitions, reinventions. Responsible graffiti practices

1. Context

Graffiti in Bogotá has been recognised as an urban cultural practice, primarily by youth groups. It is also considered a form of artistic expression or urban art. However, it also has a significant effect on the city's cultural heritage.