This research report from Jonathan Gross and Nick Wilson from King's College London examines the cultural eco-systems of Creative People and Places projects and offers new ways to understand what place-based programmes can seek to achieve in the long term. The report also sets out some important considerations for the development of flourishing cultural eco-systems. 

The report will be useful for any communities, networks, organisations or individuals seeking to adopt an ecological approach to cultural development. It shows how ecological perspectives can deepen understanding of the challenges and opportunities for CPP - and other place-based programmes - to affect systemic change.