Flourish

What we’re about

Flourish aims to uncover the key elements in successful, sustainable creative ecosystems.

A flourishing creative and cultural ecosystem can influence and positively impact the well-being of individuals, communities, and the overall quality of life in cities. 

Flourish is a multidisciplinary, collaborative project that surveys and critically re-imagines urban creative and cultural activity. Our research encompasses a broad range of subjects and methods, from ecosystem mapping to urban participatory planning. Although our work is diverse, all our projects share a common goal of promoting a more dynamic and inclusive creative and cultural ecosystem.

Flourishing involves fostering an environment where individuals feel empowered to collaborate in generating knowledge and taking action based on it. Our work brings together academics, policy makers, creative practitioners, and local citizens to discuss their experiences of change and continuity. By actively involving different stakeholders, such as artists, cultural practitioners, and local communities, in the research process, we develop a more in-depth understanding of the industry's dynamics, challenges, and opportunities. This collaborative approach not only ensures that our research findings are relevant and meaningful, but can lead to the co-creation of knowledge, strategies and policies that better address the needs and aspirations of stakeholders.

So far, we’ve held online mapping workshops, walking tours, and pop-up events providing opportunities to share knowledge; identify areas in need of targeted support, develop and strengthen creative networks and, importantly, advocate for continued creative activity in urban spaces.

You can read about our work by clicking on the images below: