The public libraries are logically indispensable partners in the local initiatives of urban development that focus on people and the quality of life. The libraries are, many times, available for all the inhabitants of a city, being considered as public institutions that provide a wide range of...

The economic changes in the last years (stagnation, crises, recovery) brought transformations in several fields. The universities were encouraged to take an active role in the development of their region, to stimulate the production of practical results applicable in industry and society. As...

The contribution of cultural organizations to the increase of the competitive position of cities has become increasingly significant in recent years through the role they play in urban development. Thus, increasing the number of visitors is a fundamental objective for the development strategy of...

The analysis of successful experiences in urban development shows that one important vector in increasing the popularity of a metropolis, so necessary in urban competition, is the "theatre-logo". "La Fenice" in Venice, Royal Theatre in Madrid, La Scala in Milan, "Globe" Theatre in London,...

In recent years, the urban management practice has shown that the concept of "creative industry" has started to be extensively applied, being favoured by the good results of the socio-economic development of urban areas. Creative industries aim cultural products that enter the economic circuit,...

Culture and cultural infrastructure of a city represent in the current economic climate one of the vectors that can contribute to the success of urban development programs, regional, and in many cases, national. Experience shows that the synergy effect acquired by the urban management as a...

Europe is currently facing major new challenges such as globalisation, climate change, the demographic decline, migration and energy security. EU’s urban policies are critical for the competitiveness growth of European cities. The integrated urban development policies offer a set of tools...

The concern of managers in the cultural field, regarding knowledge and application of management tools used by organizations aimed at obtaining profits, has become obvious taking into account that the environment of the cultural organizations is becoming increasingly competitive. Currently, most...