Cities have always been the crucible of culture and civilization--and the hubs of wealth creation. But today they face enormous challenges. Compounded by infrastructural, economic and social problems, dramatic changes are taking place. If cities are to flourish, there has to be a paradigm shift in t
The Creative City: A Toolkit for Urban Innovators
โ Scribed by Landry Charles
- Publisher
- Earthscan Publications Ltd
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 162
- Category
- Library
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