PSY 005 Lecture 29:
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Cityscapes cities of culture and olympic cities. They emerged in the second phase of eu development in the 1970s-80s emphasis on cultural rather than just economic ties! Athens first european city of culture - 1985. Now it is the highest-profile european-sponsored cultural event: aims. Demonstrate european cultural affinities and richness born diversity. Display the host city region and nation to europe. Show europe to the city and region: the event is a valuable opportunity to. Raise their international profile and boost tourism. Give new vitality to their cultural life. Enhance city"s image in the eyes of their own inhabitants". *cultural capitals cities deliberately set out to become centres of art and culture, i. e. to develop creative economies by 1. Every european country had a city of culture 1985-1996. Some cities can benefit from cultural regeneration but events targeted at domestic audiences too. Cultural capital can be themed too, e. g. amsterdam city of art".