ABSTRACT
Urban development must be under constant supervision and control and it must also be given full support and assistance; however, critical distance must always be kept. The current situation demands more concrete engagement with and specific forms of public participation in order to reinforce the current position in their field of work. As very complex institutions, city museums with sections dedicated to urban history are sometimes not marketed distinctly enough for the public, and as a result of that they do not attract the same kind of attention as other museums and cultural institutions in the city. The role of the City Museum is more than important; it's crucial, because it breathes and exists alongside the predominantly urban public. Therefore it is understandable that urban development is one of its main priorities. This chapter concludes that Ljubljana is an example of the connection of urban and cultural development based on a thought-through strategic document and achieved through active cultural policy.
