A qualitative exploration of arts‐based neighbourhood revitalization: The case of 'The Space at 2106 Main' in West Tampa, Florida. Issue 2 (23rd May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Buckman, Stephen; Latorre, Mara; Bosman, M. Martin; Nawawy, Neveen; Koh, Bomin
• Is Part Of: Papers in regional science. Volume 98:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 679
• Page End: 699
• Publication Date: 2018-05-23
• Subjects: arts -- CRA -- economic development -- neighbourhood -- Tampa Florida; Regional planning -- Periodicals; City planning -- Periodicals; Urbanization -- Periodicals; Economic geography -- Periodicals; 307.12
• DOI: 10.1111/pirs.12378
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1056-8190

Abstract

Abstract: As cities are compelled to compete for new sources of investment and revenue, arts‐based economic development strategies have become the norm. The purpose of this paper is to revisit and reevaluate some of the conventional claims about the arts as an important economic development strategy by exploring a case study called "The Space at 2106 Main" in a rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood called West Tampa. The results of this study suggest that the arts are indeed assuming a greater role in economic policy under the auspices of West Tampa community redevelopment areas (CRA) and the direct actions of various arts related entrepreneurs. The results however, point to a mixed picture that raises difficult questions about the medium to long‐term effects of this urban redevelopment strategy, especially on the poor and mostly minority residents of West Tampa.