The creative power of cities: City, culture and society (Vol 2, No. 3)

It is in response to these local and global urban challenges that the concept and movement of so-called "creative cities" and "network of creative cities" were born. The global movement of creative city networks is in line with raising awareness of the role culture and creativity plays in urban development and urban renewal. It also acknowledges the increasing importance of cooperation at the local level between the public and private sectors and civil societies, which allows for decision-makers and communities to work together. Indeed, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network was launched in 2004 in order to address these concerns and to join forces that can apply resources to promote cultural diversity and generate creative solutions for the development of cities.