Flagship developments and the physical upgrading of the post-socialist inner city: the Golden Angel project in Prague
2007
Abstrakt
The paper shows that a high profile project can be one of the driving forces in physical revitalization through the provision of symbolic power, credibility and appeal to a declining neighbourhood. At the same time, it is emphasized that physical transformation is a multiconditional and context-related process rather than an automatic and straightforward outcome of flagship developments.
Successful revitalization depends on a favourable constellation of various factors. On the local level, the key factors include the development potential of the location, the attitude of the local authorities, and the commitment of all involved actors.
