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Department of Spatial Planning Module 3; 2nd Semester (2015/6); 2nd year students Cultural Foundations of Planning & Development course

Lecture 06(a)

Cultural Planning Process (i)

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The Four Key Components of Arts & Culture Planning (i) Preparation Participation & Input Assessment Implementation

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The Four Key Components of Arts & Culture Planning (ii) Preparation Create a local definition for arts & culture; Set goals; Articulate a desired result early in the process.

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The Four Key Components of Arts & Culture Planning (iii) Participation & Input Identify key stakeholders; Explore & establish partnerships; Solicit & process feedback from the community; Vet & refine goals & strategies as they are formed.

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The Four Key Components of Arts & Culture Planning (iv) Assessment Evaluate current conditions; Identify potential obstacles. Implementation Formulate policies & regulatory approaches to achieve vision of the community.

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The 9-Step Cultural Planning Process Step 1: Preparation Step 2: Information gathering or involvement & research Step 3: Assessment & analysis Step 4: Organization & consultation

Step 5: Creation/writing the plan Step 6: Exhibition & public consultation Step 7: Drafting, finalizing & adoption Step 8: Launch Step 9: Implementation, monitoring & review. Q. Re-arrange 9 steps of cultural planning process in the correct order. March 27, 2016

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Step 1: Preparation (i)

This stage includes: Critical thinking Decisions-making

Articulate desired results (outcomes)

Define culture

Tally cultural resources

Set goals Thoughtful discussion of following questions: What does arts & culture mean to our community?

Definition

What resources are already present in our community?

Resources

What do we hope to accomplish by the planning process?

Outcomes

How do we clearly articulate our goals for the planning process?

Goals setting

How will we measure our success?

Indicators

Q. List 5 activities under preparation step of the cultural planning process? March 27, 2016

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Step 1: Preparation (ii) Establish a clear vision for the project. Vision statement is based on definition & goals. It should represent community's identity & values. It should be exciting. Advantages: Vision is used in communicating with public & stakeholders. It is referred to for direction & refinement of strategies throughout process. It allows for establishment of benchmarks to measure success.

Q. What are the advantages of vision statement in the cultural plan? March 27, 2016

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Step 1: Preparation (iii) Define culture including arts. People need to understand what does culture mean within their community. Definition can be either flexible or rigid. Definition can be either inclusive or not. Q. Explain how can a definition of culture be flexible? City of Chicago. Cultural Plan 2012

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Step 1: Preparation (iv) Set initial general goals & project scope (i) Categories of goals: Economic: impact job growth, output & public sector revenue.

Regenerative: reinvestment, revitalization, or reuse of older buildings, land, or infrastructure.

Cultural: larger issues of equity, preservation, community identity & access to arts & other cultural resources.

Goals should be specific. Scope: small, large, or transformative. March 27, 2016

Q. What does “regenerative goal” of a cultural plan mean? Q. Write 3 goals under your neighborhood cultural plan/ project?

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Step 1: Preparation (v) Set initial general goals & project scope (ii) What do you hope to achieve by process? Determine scope of the plan: what to include or exclude; external & internal linkages;

establish cross-sector linkages.

Determine scale of the plan: e.g. country, region, province, local (city, district, sub-district, neighborhood). Q. What does scope of the cultural plan mean? Q. What does scale of the cultural plan mean? March 27, 2016

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Step 1: Preparation (vi) Tally existing cultural resources Make inventory of potential, apparent/ not easily apparent resources. Refine definition of culture as necessary. Refine goals as necessary.

Engage government decision-makers Staff of government (e.g. local council and/or relevant departments) should be involved to: support the process; ensure that the plan is given priority;

Q. What does “Refine goals of a cultural plan” mean?

ensure ownership of the planning process & resulting plan.

Q. Why do planners need to engage decision-makers in the cultural planning process?

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Step 1: Preparation (vii)

Q. Compare the role of individuals & government „s contribution to culture.

City of Kelowana cultural plan 2012-2017.

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Step 1: Preparation (viii) Key players are those who will be involved in designing & carrying out the planning process. Identify lead admin. agency, departments/organizations to manage the process & evaluate the admin. capacity. Identify partners & stakeholders involved in the implementation of a cultural plan.

Obtain approval for the planning process & keep the key players informed of the progress.

Who will be involved? Gather cultural & civic leaders to discuss planning concept, methods, costs, benefits & feasibility. Involve the following individuals from the beginning: Elected local council members; At least one senior municipal staff member; Community leaders. March 27, 2016

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Step 1: Preparation (ix) Funding & Timeframe Determine potential cost. Develop a preliminary budget for the planning process. Identify funding sources for the planning process & make applications. Build relationship with potential sources.

Develop a detailed work plan: What work will be done & by whom? Develop a timeframe. Use public holidays for public consultations. Align cultural planning processes & timetable to other gov. strategic planning activities (management plan & budget) & to other funding application deadlines & funding cycles. Start thinking about how the implementation plan will be funded. March 27, 2016

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Cultural Planning Process - Tips Before you start cultural planning: Read

e.g. articles/resources about cultural planning, other communities’ cultural plans.

Ask questions & listen to others in your community

e.g. issues of importance, accomplishments, key players, reports/plans.

Build your partnerships & alliances on trust, respect & collaboration.

Learn about the decision-makers in your community

e.g. governorate, agencies, organizations; how they work; issues on their agenda.

Research funding possibilities

e.g. local govenrment department under which cultural plan falls, budget process & application; other potential resources; application timeframes.

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Cultural Plan Timeline – Example of a city plan

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Example of a city plan

Cultural Planning Process Step 1

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Preparation

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Cultural Planning Process – Example of a city plan

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Greg Baeker. A Cultural Plan for 19 Lecture 06(a): Cultural Planning Process (1). Hastings County and Cultural Foundations of Planning & Development course. 2nd Year Planning @ Jambally Mohammed Quinte Region

to be continued …………

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References Arts Now. Cultural Planning Toolkit. Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. Arts and Culture Planning: A Toolkit for Communities. NSW Ministry for the Arts. Cultural planning guidelines for local government.

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