UCLG & GCDN research on local governments and cultural districts

The UCLG Committee on Culture and the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) are working on a research report on the relationship between local governments and cultural districts. The project explores actual and potential forms of synergies between local governments and cultural districts through the lens of reciprocity. In other words, it will research value flows in both directions, underlining what both sides have to gain from close collaboration. A report will be published in 2026.

In this context, two surveys have been launched, addressed to local governments and cultural (or creative) districts respectively. We would invite you to respond to the relevant questionnaire by 30 June 2025:

• Questionnaire for local governments.
• Questionnaire for cultural / creative district.

For the purposes of this project, cultural districts are understood as areas with a high concentration of cultural facilities and programmes, and/or hosting several cultural and creative businesses and initiatives. In some cities, they may also be termed ‘creative districts’, or similar names.

For additional information, please contact cultureprojects(at)uclg.org