Case study examines cultural and social impacts of the European Capital of Culture in Leeuwarden-Friesland, suggesting need for better monitoring.
While the European Capital of Culture (ECoC) event integrates legacy building into its planning,research on its long-term cultural and social impact in host regions remains limited. This studyexamines the legacy formation process of Leeuwarden-Friesland (LF2018), which dedicated a plan,budget, and program to legacy. We reviewed final reports, analyzed official websites and printedmaterials, conducted semistructured interviews with stakeholders, and analyzed a questionnaire tothe legacy organization. A hypothetical chronological legacy formation diagram was used as an elicitationtool during interviews. Findings show that legacy formation began in the pre-bid phase, withbroad citizen participation, and continued after the title year. The study distinguishes between intentionallydesigned cultural legacies and emergent social legacies, highlighting their interdependencewith economic and political impacts. It also shows the role of the legacy organization. Finally, it callsfor robust monitoring systems to capture intangible, long-term social effects and strengthen linksbetween cultural programs.
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