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Organized by: Department of Architecture School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB), Indonesia Seminar Introduction For the last three decades there has been a convergence between the realms of cultural and economic development. In the process broadly termed cultural economy? ideas and artistic qualities contribute towards a new development paradigm. In addition, a wide range of activities are now concerned with the production and marketing of goods and services that are infused with aesthetic and symbolic cultural content. This phenomenon has shifted development approaches from a Fordist economic regime based on manufacturing to one that places high value on human creativity. Several scholars have noted that this type of cultural economy is characterized by the emergence of a creative class?who build their main activities on knowledge and creativity. In terms of the built environment, this paradigm shift to a creative economy has in turn influenced the formulation of policy and practice of urban development. In an era of globalization, activities of the creative economy such as fashion, film, television, theater, music, dance, visual arts, design, architecture, advertising, publishing, multimedia and information technology, have contributed significantly to local economy, community life and the creation of places in cities. Such cities have taken advantage of the trend in natural agglomeration of creative industries, not only as a result of economic efficiency but of innovative synergies unleashed in industrial clusters, given that information, imagination, opinions and cultural sensibilities are transmitted through them. This agglomeration of design and knowledge-intensive industries attain place-specific competitive advantages by utilizing local symbolic culture, which becomes embedded in products that are value-added and unique in character. Together with this trend, carefully designed places in cities that offer life-style choices and amenities emerge as an important strategy for attracting talented people. These cultural places become hubs for creative communities, given that groups of creative professionals tend to cluster in places that provide not only the kind of jobs they seek but also the quality of life amenities they prefer. However, there remains a gap between global and local settings, in which a framework is needed to situate the cities of developing countries within this global phenomenon. Equally important is an understanding of how local knowledge and creativity in different cultural and economic contexts, particularly of cities in developing countries with their informal economy, contribute to this continuing discourse at both theoretical and practical levels. This Seminar will critically debate and discuss the following issues : (1) How and to what extent does the creative economy influence urban development? (2) How does this phenomenon differ in the cultural and economic contexts of cities in developing countries from those of developed countries? (3) How can creative-based cultural industries and activities be managed, planned and designed to improve the quality of places for people living in cities? The Seminar theme of creative Culture and the Making of Place?will be elaborated within these Parallel Sessions : (A) Theoretical Discourses (C) Institutional Capacity Building The objective of this two-day Seminar is to bring together scholars, community groups, decision-makers and professionals from all disciplines concerned with the quality of life in cities (architecture, arts, cultural/development studies, design, economics, geography, planning etc) to share international knowledge and experiences regarding current issues, best practices and policy implications of the relationship between creative culture and place-making. Workshop and Exhibition The Workshop on the third day aims at proposing place-specific and action-oriented interventions by harnessing the creative potential of Bandung, the fourth largest city in Indonesia with a population of 2.5 million people. Through active participation by a wide range of stakeholders, this Workshop will formulate visions and recommend possible implementation of a sustainable and strategic plan for activities of the creative economy clustering around Dago Street, a major historic boulevard in Bandung. Within the past decade, this street has undergone dramatic changes in uses toward more culture-based urban development characterized by the presence of clothing factory outlets, design-conscious stores, cafes, galleries, educational institutions and media/entertainment/performing art activities. This development has not come without problems for the city and its residents. Despite the potentials and problems, there has been lack of a clear vision as how to plan these creative activities into an integrated cultural district that promotes strong local character, social cohesiveness and economic sustainability. The Workshop will address these issues through an intensive one-day design charette. An Exhibition on urban culture and place-making will also be held in conjunction with this International Seminar and Workshop. Steering Committee Prof. Alexander R. CUTHBERT, Ph.D. University of New South Wales, Australia Prof. Mohammad DANISWORO, Ph.D. Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia Cor DIJKGRAAF, M.Sc. Pacific Rim Council on Urban Development (PRCUD) Himasari HANAN, Dr.-Ing. Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia Prof. Lily KONG, Ph.D. National University of Singapore Assoc.Prof. Abidin KUSNO, Ph.D. University of British Columbia, Canada Jim A. SUPANGKAT, Drs. Independent Art Curator Keynote Speakers Prof. Alexander R. CUTHBERT, Ph.D. Professor of Planning and Urban Development, University of New South Wales, Australia Prof. Dorodjatun KUNTJORO-JAKTI, Ph.D. Professor of Economics, University of Indonesia and Former Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Indonesia Featured Speakers I Gde ARDHIKA, Drs. Former Minister for Culture and Tourism, Indonesia Prof. Mohammad DANISWORO, Ph.D. Professor of Architecture and Urban Design, Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia Cor DIJKGRAAF, M.Sc. President, Pacific Rim Council on Urban Development (PRCUD) and Director of Urban Solutions, The Netherlands Himasari HANAN, Dr.-Ing. Head of Architecture Department, Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia Prof. Lily KONG, Ph.D. Professor of Geography and Vice-Provost (Education), National University of Singapore Assoc.Prof. Abidin KUSNO, Ph.D. Canada Research Chair in Asian Urbanism and Culture, University of British Columbia, Canada* Prof. Masayuki SASAKI, Ph.D. Professor of Urban and Cultural Economics, Graduate School for Creative Cities, Osaka City University, Japan Prof. Budhy Tjahjati S. SOEGIJOKO, Ph.D. Professor of Urban Planning, Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia Nining I. SOESILO, Dr. Head of Small Medium Enterprise Center, Institute for Economic and Social Research, Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia Indra B. SYAMWIL, Dr. Head of Housing and Human Settlements Research Group, School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development, Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia Representative of one-north Development, Jurong Town Corporation, Singapore* *pending confirmation Call for Papers Abstracts of 300 words maximum (Arial 11 font, single-spaced, MS-Word document, no images) are invited to address the theme and issues raised in the Seminar Introduction. Author抯 name, institution, email, mailing address, Abstract Title and the Parallel Session they would like to be considered for must be provided on a separate page. Authors should provide Abstract Title as file-name and send as attachment to the Organizing Committee via email (psud@melsa.net.id) or fax (+62-22-250-8164). Abstracts received will be blind-reviewed by members of the Steering Committee, and Authors will be notified of the results. Based on their recommendations, the Organizing Committee will allocate selected Abstracts and subsequent Papers to Parallel Sessions, which may differ from Author抯 original preference. Should an Abstract be selected for presentation in the Seminar, the Author will be invited to send an expanded or full version of the Paper. Guidelines will be provided on the format, fonts, maximum number of pages and possible insertion of images. Only English edited papers will be accepted, and Authors should keep in accordance with these guidelines for possible inclusion in the Seminar Proceedings. Important Dates 3 March 2006 3 April 2006 3 June 2006 14 June 2006 14 July 2006 Walk-in Registration on day of Seminar/Workshop subject to availabililty of places. Fees and Payment
For the Seminar, fee includes seminar kit, Abstracts Book, CD-ROM of Seminar Proceedings, coffee breaks and Certificate of Participation. For the Workshop, fee includes workshop kit, coffee breaks and Certificate of Participation. Student certification required. Bank details of the Organizing Committee, for transfer of payment : BANK MANDIRI, KCP Bandung Siliwangi Bandung, Indonesia. Swift Code: BEIIIDJA US Dollars : Indonesian Rupiah : Publications All selected Abstracts will be compiled in a book and, together with a CD-ROM of Seminar Proceedings, will be provided to registered participants at the Seminar venue. Seminar Proceedings in book form, containing Papers received by the above deadline, will also be available for purchase during the Seminar. Language English is the official language for all Seminar business, including Abstracts, Papers, presentations and correspondence. Translation between Bahasa Indonesia and English will be provided during the Workshop to facilitate discussion with and presentation to local stakeholders and municipal officials. Venue The idyllic campus of Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB) is the venue for this international event. The Seminar will be held in East Great Hall (Aula Timur), designed by architect Henri Maclaine Pont in the early 20th-century, while the Workshop and Exhibition will take place at the Architecture Building. Organizing Committee For further information and inquiries, please contact : Organizing Committee, International Seminar and Workshop on Urban Culture Attn. Dr. Woerjantari Soedarsono - Urban Design Laboratory, Department of Architecture School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development - Institute of Technology Bandung LabTek. IXA, 2nd Floor. Jalan Ganesha 10, Bandung 40132, INDONESIA Tel/Fax (+62-22) 250-8164 Email: psud@melsa.net.id http://www.ar.itb.ac.id/artepolis
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