Roles of social actors in the la gloriacreative district in Cienfuegos

Abstract

Creative districts are urban spaces that generate a social, economic and cultural dynamic that benefits the inhabitants. This work is part of the La Gloria Creative District, in the Cienfuegos municipality. Its objective is to analyze the roles of social actors in said District. Aspects such as the creative district, the social actor and social roles are theoretically addressed. It is an exploratory investigation that assumes the Case Study as a research method. Semi-structured interviews, document analysis and observation were used to collect information.

The roles identified were fundamentally that of educator, counselor, advisor, promoter, disseminator and consumer, according to the function of each social actor. The study responds to the improvement of the Cuban Economic and Social Model of Socialist Development until 2030 and the Guidelines of the Economic and Social Policy of the Party and the Revolution. It contributes to the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals, fundamentally 8, 10 and 11, referring to sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, decent work for all, the reduction of inequalities and the achievement of cities and inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable human settlements.