93-842 Special Topics: Creative Placemaking

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Note This course meets for 3 weeks only March 18, March 25 April 1 2016 As defined by Artspace and Artscape based in Minneapolis and Toronto, respectively, Creative placemaking is an evolving field of practice that intentionally leverages the power of the arts, culture and creativity to serve a communitys interest while driving a broader agenda for change, growth and transformation in a way that also builds character and quality of place. Is this a social change agenda, urban development, economic development, health and safety or a little bit of all of these This short course will understand the similarities and differences in the various definitions and forms of Creative Placemaking, review current studies, understand the funders role in driving this agenda, and visit several key locations in Pittsburgh that exemplify the creative placemaking agenda and understand their goals and objectives in being part of this movement. In this evolving practice what do arts managers need to know and understand to be successful

Prerequisites: none listed

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