Cultural and community development plays a crucial role in shaping the future of cities. As cities continue to grow and evolve, it becomes increasingly important to foster vibrant and inclusive communities that celebrate diversity, preserve cultural heritage, and promote social cohesion. This talk’s aim is to explore the importance of arts, culture and community engagement in the cities, the preservation of cultural heritage, placemaking and strategies for creating wide-ranging urban communities. By valuing and investing in cultural assets, fostering social cohesion, and promoting community engagement, cities can create a sense of place, enhance quality of life, and ensure a sustainable and culturally rich future. Study case form various region of the world ( Asia, Europe an US) will help realizing the importance of Cultural and community development.
Laura Cavanna is an Italian architect with a strong focus for art and technologies, currently based in HongKong. She worked in many countries for various types of agencies and institutes, learning to appreciate and adapt to different aesthetics, preferences, and cultures. As an architect She worked on the design/realization of major shopping center worldwide, as an artist she is working on installations focused on how the study of the history and theories of art can be integrated with the knowledge of new technologies to keep up with the diverse practices in the creative arts industries of the 21st century