About the book
Cities are staging more events than ever. Within this macro-trend, there is another less acknowledged trend: more events are being staged in public spaces. Some events have always been staged in parks, streets and squares, but in recent years events have been taken out of traditional venues and staged in prominent urban spaces. This is favoured by organisers seeking more memorable and more spectacular events, but also by authorities who want to animate urban space and make it more visible.
This book explains these trends and outlines the implications for public spaces. Events play a positive role in our cities, but turning public spaces into venues is often controversial. Events can denigrate as well as animate city space; they are part of the commercialisation, privatisation and securitisation of public space noted by commentators in recent years. The book focuses on examples from London in particular, but it also covers a range of other cities from the developed world. Events at different scales are addressed and, there is dedicated coverage of sports events and cultural events.
This topical and timely volume provides valuable material for higher level students, researchers and academics from events studies, urban studies and development studies.
Editions of Events in the City
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317656340
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317656357
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Cities are staging more events than ever. Within this macro-trend, there is another less acknowledged trend: more events are being staged in public spaces. Some events have always been staged in parks, streets and squares, but in recent years events have been taken out of traditional venues and staged in prominent urban spaces. This is favoured by organisers seeking more memorable and more spectacular events, but also by authorities who want to animate urban space and make it more visible.
This book explains these trends and outlines the implications for public spaces. Events play a positive role in our cities, but turning public spaces into venues is often controversial. Events can denigrate as well as animate city space; they are part of the commercialisation, privatisation and securitisation of public space noted by commentators in recent years. The book focuses on examples from London in particular, but it also covers a range of other cities from the developed world. Events at different scales are addressed and, there is dedicated coverage of sports events and cultural events.
This topical and timely volume provides valuable material for higher level students, researchers and academics from events studies, urban studies and development studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Events in the City about?
Cities are staging more events than ever. Within this macro-trend, there is another less acknowledged trend: more events are being staged in public spaces. Some events have always been staged in parks, streets and squares, but in recent years events have been taken out of traditional venues and staged in prominent urban spaces. This is favoured by organisers seeking more memorable and more spectacular events, but also by authorities who want to animate urban space and make it more visible.
This book explains these trends and outlines the implications for public spaces. Events play a positive role in our cities, but turning public spaces into venues is often controversial. Events can denigrate as well as animate city space; they are part of the commercialisation, privatisation and securitisation of public space noted by commentators in recent years. The book focuses on examples from London in particular, but it also covers a range of other cities from the developed world. Events at different scales are addressed and, there is dedicated coverage of sports events and cultural events.
This topical and timely volume provides valuable material for higher level students, researchers and academics from events studies, urban studies and development studies.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Events in the City?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Industry and industrial studies > Hospitality and service industries > Events management industry
Where can I read a sample of Events in the City?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317656340
Is Events in the City part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Advances in Event Research Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Events in the City?
Andrew Smith
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Events in the City is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317656340) and pdf(ISBN 9781317656357)