Harbouring Creativity from the Channel to the Black Sea

Abstract

The article tells the story of three Port-Cities: Le Havre (France), Taranto (Italy) and Turku (Finland). Creative development strategies turn the cities’ port into a key element for a new urban identity, one that is more connected to creative heritage and culture and less with industrial exploitation. Through interviews with local actors, the narration of such strategies acquires a privileged point of view that embraces creativity, innovation, as regenerative forces for these strategic assets.