The seminar will focus on the relationship between places (cities, neighbourhoods, and quarters) and the development of creative industries. It will question what makes a place a ‘creative place’ and in particular it will look at the ‘idiosyncratic’ dimensions which link creative practitioners to places where they operate. The seminar will also seek to address the fate of “non-creative” workers and places, understanding how places might become more creative, and who could be responsible for making this happen. The range of papers should cover both theoretical perspectives and practical examples of the issues and challenges faced by researchers in trying to capture the economic, social and cultural dimensions of the creative economy.