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The Assessing Creative Districts project is part of longterm partnership between the Community Engagement, Design and Research (CEDaR) Center, CU Boulder'sÌýÌýOffice forÌýOutreach and EngagementÌýand select Colorado communities. ForÌýthis projectÌýwe are investigating theÌýbenefits of creative districts for community and economic development in western small towns and citiesÌýin light of the rapid spreadÌýof this strategyÌýacross Colorado municipalities.

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To understand the nature of creative districts, we examine the process, implementationÌýand outcomes of other such projects in various stages of development across the nation. This will help us build a framework for evaluation specific to our regional context and provide feedback to local communities.ÌýIn addition, and inÌýcomparison with similar programs nationwide, we also conduct interviews with local stakeholders and creative producers, assess economic and demographic data and visit the sites of creative districts to see physical impacts and engage with community members.

Each fall theÌýCreative District LeadershipÌýCovening, co-organized by theÌýCU Boulder Office forÌýOutreach and EngagementÌýand Ìý(CCI), brings Colorado's creative district leaders together to highlight the work of students and faculty, addressing issues related to arts and creativity in Colorado communities.Ìý

Other participants: Georgia Lindsay (instructor)

Partners: CEDaR, the CU Boulder Office forÌýOutreach and Engagement, and select Colorado communities.

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