67 • Kapana Creative District is a good example of structured collaboration of local governance based on an open-minded, inclusive, contemporary international partnership network, which makes it both locally cohesive and internationally collaborative. • From the beginning, partners and supporters based the redevelopment of the neighbourhood on public discussions and world-cafés with local citizens, businesses, and representatives of local government. They did not shy away from open-for-all polls, even on infrastructural decisions. • The most important thing was to build partnerships and involve people through visits and experiences that complement passive with active roles. They managed to create friendly and comfortable spaces for leisure and cultural appreciation. • Working together, they have created a good example of a sustainable creative district, directly influenced by the adaptation to its progressive needs. The neighbourhood now has its own identity and unique subculture, where public space meets infrastructure, art meets business, and creativity meets economic growth. Top Tips More info Kapana Creative district