ABSTRACT
Cultural policy makers usually are forced to choose between organizing transitory programs or events and permanent facilities when designing their cultural strategies. With the transformation of the manufacturing industry and the advent of the information age, large corporations have relocated to less complex edge cities. This phenomenon has changed the arrow of causality and many cities in America and Europe have found a powerful ally in the arts and historic preservation to promote urban redevelopment. Government support of the arts is perceived differently in Europe where public expenditure for cultural activities often takes the form of direct provision by means of state-owned arts institutions. A cultural coalition has decided to use their artistic resources and their historical buildings and monuments to change the image of a city and promote a redevelopment plan. Cultural tourism models have already been designed and implemented in Australia and several cities in the United States.
