The vanguard in Europe is urban investment in culture and creativity. Cities considered to have the highest quality of living are those where culture, art, architecture and urban design have a powerful and active role. These cities represent a new generation and an evolving model for urban culture.

Creative City is a research-review and an atlas of urban, landscape and architectural projects, compiling creative practices that are transforming contemporary cities including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Genoa, Hamburg, Lyon, Lisbon, Marseille, Newcastle, Palermo, Rotterdam and Valencia.