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Creative districts increasingly are promoted as engines of urban revitalization and cultural production, yetlittle is known about how such spaces are perceived by the creative professionals who inhabit and shapethem. This study explores the mental images of creative professionals in Bangkok’s Charoen Krung CreativeDistrict, aiming to understand how they cognitively construct the district’s identity through everyday spatialexperiences. Drawing upon theoretical frameworks in environmental psychology and creative city concepts,the research employed a qualitative approach using an open-ended listing task. A total of 418 participantswho had engaged with the district through creative work and activities were asked to generate mental imagesbased on their perceptions of the area. Thematic analysis of the data yielded ten distinct image clusters, whichwere synthesized into four overarching themes: historical urban context and cultural knowledge; collectivemeaning of place; local life; and urban life. The findings revealed that creative professionals interpret the districtnot only through its physical attributes but also through symbolic, social, and emotional associations. Differencesin perception emerged across occupational subgroups, suggesting that creative identity significantly shapesspatial interpretation. The study reveals the merit of mental imagery as an interpretive tool for understandinghow place meaning is constructed in urban spaces. The findings have implications for urban design andplanning, highlighting the need for inclusive strategies in creating place identity that correspond to diverseperceptual experiences.
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Related topics: Place Attachment and Urban Studies · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Urban Development and Cultural Heritage
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Tipsuda Janjamlah · Peeradorn Kaewlai · Thammasat University
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