EspooCult Fact Sheet: Participation creates a sustainable and tolerant urban environment

News   16.1.2020  

The EspooCult research project looked at cultural services and recreational activities as means to increase people’s opportunities to get their voices heard, boost their self-esteem and participate in the activities of local communities. The fact sheet was created in cooperation with KEA European Affairs, the research centre that acted as the international research partner in the EspooCult project.

New fact sheet in English:

EspooCult Fact Sheet 4: The road to an inclusive city: cultural diversity, participation and accessibility

https://www.cupore.fi/en/fact-sheets/the-road-to-an-inclusive-city-cultural-diversity-participation-and-accessibility

Espoo City media bulletin on EspooCult Factsheet 4 (16th Jan 2020):

https://www.espoo.fi/en-US/Culture_and_sport/Culture/Participation_creates_a_sustainable_and_(173604)

The two-year EspooCult research project looks into Espoo as a city of culture. The study will provide a solid knowledge base for the development of the city. The study was commissioned by the Cultural Unit of the City of Espoo and conducted by the Center for Cultural Policy Research Cupore. A total of four fact sheets have been published. The research project was launched in January 2018.

More information
Researcher, Research Coordinator Anna Kanerva, Center for Cultural Policy Research (Cupore)
tel. +358 50 302 1414 or anna.kanerva@cupore.fi

Cultural Director Susanna Tommila, Cultural Unit of the City of Espoo 
tel. +358 43 825 5074 or susanna.tommila@espoo.fi

Specialist Katja Koskela, Cultural Unit of the City of Espoo 
tel. +358 43 827 1080 or katja.koskela@espoo.fi

 

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