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C500 provides comparable data and insights into the development and impact of culture and the creative industries in cities.
Culture 500 is a data tool to measure and compare the development of culture in 500 cities wolrdwide
Why such a tool?
Cities are the pillars of the global economy, the world’s main engines of wealth generation and of political influence. Culture is an important economic sector in its own right and a defining factor in attracting talent and investment.
Culture 500 monitors the impact of culture in cities world wide with the intention to inform the development of culture in cities and in doing so support sustainable urban development.
How does your city perform?
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The culture of Shanghai or Shanghainese culture is based on the Wuyue culture from the nearby Jiangsu and Zhejiang province, with a unique "East Meets West" Haipai culture generated through the influx of Western influences since the mid-19th century.
City Indicators
Measuring the Development and Impact of Culture in Cities
What does Culture 500 measure?
Culture 500 captures and analyses 1000s of data indicators across seven dimensions including: