The Creative Capital of Cities challenges prevailing urban growth concepts by critically examining the role of creative industries. The book analyzes both technological creativity in knowledge-intensive sectors and artistic creativity within the cultural economy to understand the 'creative capital' of cities. It proposes a transdisciplinary framework, integrating economic geography, regional research, and socio-cultural urban studies, to explore creativity and knowledge generation in urban environments.

The book is positioned as a critical examination of urban growth concepts related to creative industries. Its approach is noted for its transdisciplinary nature, combining economic geography, regional research, and socio-cultural urban studies. The author aims to provide deep insights backed by rigorous empirical analysis, offering an alternate perspective on assessing urban economic success. The work is intended for those interested in the complex interplay of creativity, knowledge, and urban development.