“文化城市”理念的历史语境及理论内涵

Historical context and theoretic connotation of " cultural city"

"文化城市"理念的出现是世纪之交城市发展中的重大事件。在西方语境中,这一理念与欧洲一体化和城市复兴有紧密联系,在我国则与城市转型和城市创新发展相关。"文化城市"作为一个当代性范畴,在理论层面是对当代城市与文化关系的再认识。从城市发展的阶段性进程和实践来看,则构成了城市发展的高级阶段和新目标。

In the turn of the century, cities have wit- nessed the appearance of the concept of ＂ Cultural City＂ , which is a major event in city development. In Western context, this concept is closely related to European integration and urban revitalization, but it is related to the urban transformation and innovation in China. ＂Cultural City＂, as a contemporary concept, reconsiders the relationship between modern cities and their cultures on theoretical level, while, on practical level, forms the advanced stage and new goal of city development.