The legacy of european capitals of culture to the “Smarteness” of cities: the case of Guimarães 2012

Bernardino, Susana; Freitas Santos, José; Cadima Ribeiro, J.

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Bernardino, Susana

Freitas Santos, José

Cadima Ribeiro, J.

Abstract(s)

The objective of the paper is to examine the extent to which the legacy of European Capitals of Culture (ECOC) increases the “smartness” of cities. A qualitative approach based on semistructured interviews and desk research was used to assess the impact on the smart city’s dimensions hypothesized by Giffinger et al. (2007). The research revealed that this kind of mega-event reinforces the smartness of the city in which it is hosted in terms of attributes such as living, economy, people and environment. No significant legacy is observed with respect to the mobility dimension.

Keywords

European capitals of culture Legacy Mega-events Smart cities Urban development

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/11408

Citation

Bernardino, S., Freitas Santos, J., & Cadima Ribeiro, J. (2018). The Legacy of European Capitals of Culture to the “Smarteness” of Cities: the case of Guimarães 2012. Journal of Convention & Event Tourism. 19 (2), 138-166