The usual indicators mapping Deprivation index Number of unemployed Incidences of crime Single parent families Level of academic achievement Number of S.M.E.s Incidence of substance misuse Population health stats

Cultural Mapping (remember they may not immediately occur as cultural resources) People Heritage (buildings, traditions, stories, myths, legends, symbols) landmarks Public space/shared space/empty spaces and buildings Third sector organisations Informal groups: Sports, arts, civic engagement Schools, community centres, libraries

Cultural Planning The Ingredients Cross Sectoral, Holistic, Creative, Inclusive Identifies Resources (mapping) Cultural resources at the heart of public policy (housing, health, regeneration, social inclusion, training for work, crime, vandalism, employment, place making) Never instrumental Bottom up supported by top down

A Cultural Planning Project: The Check List Are people included, involved, engaged and empowered to take risks? Are creativity, artists, vibrancy and fun at the core of the process? Does it “tell the story” - uncover the “distinctiveness” Are relationships: key stakeholders, agencies and partnerships (at the right level) in place? Is the project generative rather than instrumental? Is it a grass roots initiative supported from the top down? Is there sustainability in the process?