Delchev, Yordan (2023) Art as the bullet in the gentrification gun. The case of Amsterdam. Master thesis.
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following thesis is focused on the process of gentrification and how it is connected to arts and artists. It examines why modern cities are being gentrified and the consequences related to neighbourhood regeneration. Theories considering the creative city and the creative class from Jane Jacobs and Richard Florida are revised and used as a base of this paper because they highlight the importance of a diverse and creative society in a thriving city. The gentrifying agents, the enabling conditions and specifically the role of artists and their connection to gentrification processes are the main areas of interest in this research. In order to examine this relation, Amsterdam has been chosen as a case study area. The city has rich history, allowing to research the evolution of the urban fabric. The Dutch capital has an international status, bringing many diverse people, including artists, from around the world. Due to the pressure on the housing market and the constant goals of regeneration, the city is a case with many urban policies that can showcase the connection between arts and gentrification. The following research has been performed in the time frame of 6 months by analysing policies connected to gentrification processes, speaking to professionals in semi-structured interviews, mapping and comparing spatial developments in the case study area as well as researching academic articles. There is an absence of academic literature dedicated to the precise positioning of art and creative individuals within the gentrification process and whether art can co-exist with regeneration minimising the negative gentrification consequences. thesis affirms that there is a connection between arts, creative community and gentrification. This regenerate certain areas and attract new businesses and people. Nevertheless, it is crucial to refrain Based on triangulation research methodology, this thesis examines that artists are often instrumentalised by the government due to their capability to from assigning blame to art or artists for the adverse consequences associated with gentrification. This is because gentrification primarily manifests as a state-led process, heavily influenced by government authorities, investors, and real estate agents. Thus, artists can be described as a bullet in the gun causing gentrification, shot by government officials. This paper exhibits the potential perks of working with artists in a collaborative manner when it comes to area regeneration. Artists who show commitment to social engagement have demonstrated their capacity to bridge the gap between local residents and urban planners effectively. Instead of only beautifying a certain area, they can preserve the values of the neighbourhood and be an important asset to non-governmental agencies in community well-being. In conclusion, this thesis underscores the potential for collaboration among policymakers, administrators, architects, and artists, which promises steady area development.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Degree programme: | Environmental & Infrastructure Planning |
| Supervisor: | Vaart, G. van der |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Oct 2023 12:45 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Oct 2023 12:45 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4418 |
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