Welcome

The Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) is an international federation committed to improving the quality of urban life through the contribution of the arts, culture and creative industries. The GCDN is an initiative of AEA Consulting.

Our Members

With over 65 members around the world, GCDN fosters cooperation and knowledge exchange among leaders in culture and urban development.

GCDN members represent cultural institutions, designated cultural districts, non-profits, foundations, private initiatives, and other organizations who are responsible for conceiving, funding, building, and operating areas in cities with a significant cultural element.
Membership is open to any organization responsible for creating or managing a cultural district or any organization interested in the intersection of creative and cultural activity, urbanism, and community engagement.

Our Podcast:
The Three Bells

The Three Bells podcast examines how our cultural ecology is changing and why – especially within the dense concentrations of human activity in urban areas. Our biweekly episodes alternate between interviews with cultural, civic, and thought leaders, and insightful editorials from our hosts. Our ambition is to alert our listeners to emerging developments; help to make sense of a challenging time; identify latent opportunities; and navigate those busy crossroads of culture and urbanism a little more confidently.