Competing for the Future: Culture and the Successful City
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When planning for the future of a city, where does culture fit alongside other prospective infrastructure needs? What cultural elements are required to ensure that a city remains dynamic and appealing? This panel will explore how cities can leverage investing in arts and culture to secure and maintain competitive advantage. Philip Kennicott, Kate Levin, Jamie Bennett, Rip Rapson, Jed Bernstein, Janet Echelman
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