This definitive book provides a conceptual context for
cultural quarters through a detailed discussion concerning the principles
of urban design and planning. To examine these issues, the book presents
several case studies drawn from Northern England, Ireland and Vienna to
position the emergence of specific cultural areas within a historical and
social context and the economics of maintaining the respective districts.

Extending this investigation, the author provides an explicit
analysis of Bolton Borough Council's moves towards establishing a cultural
sector in the town centre, with references to previous funding models
employed by Birmingham City Council and the British Museum. The book offers
a concise illustration of how cultural practice is maintained and expanded
within an urban environment. This single volume, packed with detail, can be
used in higher education courses to support the study of cultural policy,
management and regeneration.





`...the use and value of the material and examples in the book is at a very
high level. The cases are excellent: well written, exhaustive, rich,
representative and diverse. It is hard not to enjoy each story from
development to conclusion.'(Professor Jennifer Radbourne, International
Journal of Arts Management)



`...the body of the book is both intellectually and culturally appealing...
It takes a fashionable concept and gives it depth and all those involved in
the publication should be applauded for this.'(Professor Jennifer
Radbourne, International Journal of Arts Management)