‘Cultural vibrancy comes from a social mix, not the flow of tourism’ | Thinkpiece | Architectural Review
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As gentrification pushes young creatives out, our cultural hubs become detached from the ecosystem they were built to foster
Cultural buildings are the new town halls: more socially inclusive than the pub or the church.
The best cultural projects act as public spaces, schools for continuing education, crucibles for talent, fostering innovation and social happenings, from yoga classes to children’s libraries. When free of entry charge, they are a place you can go to learn, rather than just buy – a triumph of experience over consumerism.