Dementia friendly London: a game-changer for vulnerable residents
The Mayor of London and the Alzheimer's Society launched the FIRST Dementia Friendly London initiative. The goal is to make London the world's first dementia-friendly capital city.
How a citizen-led project reconnects Lisbon’s elderly with their communities
Reducing isolation and loneliness among the elderly population whilst gathering the history and memories of the city's older generation.
From Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to The Marriage of Figaro: dementia-friendly performances in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is opening hearts and minds by creating a supportive performance environment for audiences living with dementia.
A look at how a Brazilian orchestra is bringing harmony to hospitals
To alleviate the stress associated with hospital visits and improve wellbeing, live music is being brought to the hospitals of Brasília.
Creative Recovery? The Role of Cultural Policy in Shaping Post-COVID Urban Futures 2022
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, cities across the world continue to grapple with the pandemic’s devastating impact on culture and the creative industries. The pandemic exposed the precarious livelihoods.
Sir Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
Foreword from Sir Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London and patron of World Cities Culture Forum, to the World Cities Culture Report: 5th Edition