Capital Cardiff examines the changing character of the city of Cardiff, as it continues its transformation from new provincial capital to a superlative maritime city and European capital by 2020. This volume focuses on the role of local government and its economic, social, and cultural agendas in light of policy initiatives and partnerships—as well as its underlying attempt to shape a medium-sized European capital into a power capable of competing on a world stage.
Language
English
Pages
352
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
University of Wales Press
Release
December 15, 2007
ISBN
0708320635
ISBN 13
9780708320631
Capital Cardiff, 1975-2020: Regeneration, Competitiveness and the Urban Environment
Capital Cardiff examines the changing character of the city of Cardiff, as it continues its transformation from new provincial capital to a superlative maritime city and European capital by 2020. This volume focuses on the role of local government and its economic, social, and cultural agendas in light of policy initiatives and partnerships—as well as its underlying attempt to shape a medium-sized European capital into a power capable of competing on a world stage.