Thanks again, to all helping me with various information, data, and advice.
I will make good use of all valuable suggestions.
First, I concentrate on cases in New York State,
but my final goal is study of comparative cultural policy.
I will deal with other countries, too for a long term project.

Clark, if you could have further information of UK example you mentioned
and share it here, it would be also helpful sooner or later, and
appreciated.

Thank you for all cooperation,
iku
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The Univ. of Chicago
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Chicago, IL 60637
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> >From what I remember, I believe the Croyden (UK) Museum was just such a
> project as well.
> They were attempting to bring people back to the downtown that had turned
> into a 1960's concrete jungle.  Their Museum was paired up with the new
> Library with many positives and negatives.
> I would contact them if you would like some UK examples.
>
> Clark Bernat
> Curator
> Backus Heritage Village
> R.R. #1
> Port Rowan,  ON  N0E 1M0
> [log in to unmask]
> www.lprca.on.ca
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: David Palmquist <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 6:18 PM
> Subject: Re: effect of museums for revitalization of the city
>
>
> Museums can be significant in downtown and urban revitalization.  But new
> museum construction projects are expensive.  The jury is still out on many
> projects which may or may not succeed economically.
>
> Here is a short list of projects in NY and nearby states worth looking at
> which are partly intended to help revitalize their communities.  Many have
> received state grants, economic development loans and the like.  Some are
> just getting started.  I'll leave it to you to look into these and
determine
> if they are successes or not.
>
> I should make special mention of four NY communities where tourism is very
> important and museums are a major factor in local economic life.  You
could
> do a case study just on these:
>

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