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New Governance and Citizen Participation in Creative Placemaking; A Comparative Case Study of the Short North Arts District and the Franklinton Arts District

Kim, Gilhyun
http://orcid.org/0009-0006-9656-4872
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1720480253510033

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2024, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, Arts Administration, Education and Policy.
Despite the recognized importance of citizen participation in creative placemaking, the participation process in arts districts has not been thoroughly scrutinized. Previous indicators heavily focus on economic contributions, failing to capture the social values inherent in creative placemaking. The lack of an effective assessment tool can exacerbate issues such as gentrification, which displaces low-income residents and erodes the unique sense of place. This study aims to address this gap by identifying barriers to citizen participation and measuring the social value of creative placemaking, contributing to the development of more equitable and inclusive arts districts. In the twenty-first century, rapid digitalization and globalization have empowered citizens to quickly access information and engage actively with government administration. This shift has also introduced the theory of New Governance, which decentralizes federal authority and promotes a horizontal network between the government and citizens. Citizen participation has become an increasingly critical component of successful governance in various sectors, including the arts. Creative placemaking is a human-centered planning approach that leverages local arts and cultural assets for regional revitalization. Arts districts, as the primary mechanism of creative placemaking, highlight the importance of cross-sector partnerships for successful implementation. For residents, producing and distributing local arts and cultural assets is essential for preserving the unique regional characteristics of an arts district. This dissertation is a comparative case study evaluating the level of citizen participation and identifying barriers to participation in the decision-making processes of the Short North Arts District and the Franklinton Arts District in Columbus, Ohio. Using the theoretical frameworks of New Governance and the Ladder of Citizen Participation, the study examines participation levels in the context of Environment and Activity. Six indicators were used to evaluate citizen participation: 1) Governance, 2) Mechanism, 3) Leadership, 4) Program, 5) Program, and 6) Network. The findings revealed that a lack of awareness was the biggest barrier for residents in the emerging arts district, Franklinton, while a lack of a system was the most significant barrier in the established arts district, Short North. Policy recommendations include establishing robust democratic decision-making systems, offering residential support for arts and cultural bearers, and expanding the leadership network of arts districts to enhance community outreach.
Shoshanah Goldberg-Miller (Advisor)
Tiffany Bourgeois (Committee Member)
Rachel Skaggs (Committee Member)
Jesse Fox (Committee Member)
Wayne Lawson (Committee Member)
312 p.
Arts Management; Cultural Resources Management; Public Administration; Public Policy
Governance; Creative Placemaking; Citizen Participation; Decision-Making; Arts District

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  • Kim, G. (2024). New Governance and Citizen Participation in Creative Placemaking; A Comparative Case Study of the Short North Arts District and the Franklinton Arts District [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1720480253510033

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Kim, Gilhyun. New Governance and Citizen Participation in Creative Placemaking; A Comparative Case Study of the Short North Arts District and the Franklinton Arts District. 2024. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1720480253510033.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Kim, Gilhyun. "New Governance and Citizen Participation in Creative Placemaking; A Comparative Case Study of the Short North Arts District and the Franklinton Arts District." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2024. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1720480253510033

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