Panel discussion „Culture, cities and sustainable development“ held in Zagreb
On 30 May 2018, ODRAZ and Croatian Association of Towns (National URBACT Point) organized a panel discussion “Culture, cities and sustainable development” about influence, contribution and importance of culture and cultural heritage for sustainable development of cities and on the place culture takes in the lives of citizens. Some sixty participants participated in the gathering.
Questions that were discussed:
- culture as a necessary condition for sustainable development;
- the importance of culture and cultural heritage for the city’s identity;
- the effects of culture on the transformation of cities;
- culture as an instrument of integration and inclusion;
- the importance of dialogue between the authorities and civil society and other relevant stakeholders.
Participants in the panel were:
- academician Mladen Obad Ščitaroci; Faculty of Architecture, University of Zagreb;
- professor Bojana Bojanić, Faculty of Architecture, University of Zagreb;
- Petar Mišura, Head of the Department of Economy, Enterprises & Development, City of Šibenik;
- Magdalena Parat, Project Manager at the Department of Economics and Regional Development, Vukovar-Srijem County.