문화적 도시경쟁력 강화를 위한 문화정책 연구

Abstract

This study focused on examining recent trends and solutions for urban revitalization through cultural means, responding to the heightened concerns and growing interests of many cities in augmenting the value and competitiveness of city. Accordingly,a case study of the Gongju Cultural City Center was conducted as a model to address the enhancement of urban competitiveness through cultural means, focusing on aspects such as facility expansion, population growth, and the activation of economic activities from a problem-solving perspective. Gongju City was designated as a cultural city by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism(2021). Leveraging preliminary investigations and specialized textual studies, it has spearheaded specific projects focusing on future cultural heritage domains. As a core project, efforts were made to enhance the competitiveness of the region and the city through initiatives such as the Gongju Art Shop Street and the Gallery Weekly Project. Analytical results revealed significant achievements across all aspects related to urban competitiveness, including the expansion of cultural facilities, population growth and development, and the activation of economic activities. To enhance the role and sustainability of the Cultural City Center, it is considered essential to facilitate diverse collaboration among various stakeholders and engage in multifaceted consultations with administrative bodies from the planning to the execution stages of a broader spectrum of initiatives. This study is considered valuable not only for establishing theoretical frameworks but also as foundational data that can be utilized in the field for deriving future directions and advancements in the Cultural City project.