Creative city policies, such as the new London Borough of Culture Competition, do not make communities resilient and sustainable – they simply drive inequality and soften the edges of gentrification, argues Oli Mould.
This summer, London's mayor Sadiq Khan launched the 'London Borough of Culture Competition'. Celebrating London as the 'cultural capital of the world' the 32 boroughs in London now have the chance to compete for £1m of arts funding by showcasing their creativity, originality and character.
Last week the Guardian proclaimed that competitions like Khan’s creates “socially relevant, resilient, sustainab... Keep reading on OpenDemocracy
This summer, London's mayor Sadiq Khan launched the 'London Borough of Culture Competition'. Celebrating London as the 'cultural capital of the world' the 32 boroughs in London now have the chance to compete for £1m of arts funding by showcasing their creativity, originality and character.
Last week the Guardian proclaimed that competitions like Khan’s creates “socially relevant, resilient, sustainab... Keep reading on OpenDemocracy