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 * [[dc:index|Destination City index]]
 * [[dc:posts|Blog posts about Destination City]]
+* [[dc:review|Destination City review]]
 * [[dc:resources|Destination City resources]]
 * [[dc:engagement|Destination City engagement]]
+* [[cm:guide|Guide proposal]]
-Here are some questions that have arisen during committee discussions of Destination City, and in conversations. Some of the answers are in the [[dc:resources|Destination City resources]] and [[dc:posts|blog posts]] that I've brought together on these pages in preparation for the [[https://connections.commons.london/destination-city-meeting/|November 7 2023 public meeting about Destination City]]. Where possible I have cross-referenced those. David Wilcox <david@socialreporter.com>\\
+The note below was developed in October 2023 during the first phase of Destination City. I'll revise in the light of the [[dc:review|Destination City review]] that's now been published, and the emerging direction of the second phase of the programme.
-##The basics
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-Q. Is there an official source of information about Destination City?\\
+**Update 1**: the meeting of about 100 residents generated a lot of lively discussion, and the Destination City team have promised a report-back. I'll update further then. Meanwhile I've suggested we need a Guide to what’s happening and what’s planned, with councillors taking a lead in its development. Blog post: [Why we need a Guide to Culture Mile and Destination City](https://connections.commons.london/why-we-need-a-guide/) and more about [[cm:guide|A Guide for Culture Mile - and Destination City]] David Wilcox <david@socialreporter.com>\\
-//A. There is [an extensive website for visitors](https://www.thecityofldn.com/), and a summary of the programme [in this news release](https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/about-us/plans-policies/destination-city) but no detail information about the programme in one place. Barbican Library has [plans for a community information hub](https://connections.commons.london/barbican-library-hub/), with information about Destination City. [Perhaps that could be piloted now](https://connections.commons.london/piloting-a-community-information-hub/)?// \\
+**Update 2**: as you can see from blog posts which are [[dc:posts|referenced here]] an independent review into Destination City is under way, and due to report in February. I'll revise answers after decisions have been made. Indications so far are that the Corporation will not fund Bartholomew Fair or other big events in future. The [interim review report says](https://connections.commons.london/a-reset-for-destination-city/):\\
+A focus on visitor numbers and spend needs to be balanced with attention to social inclusion and equity – Destination City must embrace the City’s long-standing and impressive commitment to serving the public good.\\
+Destination City is therefore not only about place marketing (although this is essential and needs more attention) but the future development of a liveable, lively and connected City in a uniquely historic, cultural and characterful setting. Future decisions on allocation of the Destination City programme budget should flow from this collaborative approach.\\
+Professional leadership of Destination City requires Board level orchestration of the City’s exceptionally impressive capabilities and cultural assets working closely with business partners. In the development of a new cultural strategy, consideration needs to be given to spatial, temporal and community approaches that enable well planned, coordinated and sustained programmes of activity.
+##The basics
+Is there an official source of information about Destination City?\\
+//There is [an extensive website for visitors](https://www.thecityofldn.com/), and a summary of the programme [in this news release](https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/about-us/plans-policies/destination-city) but no detailed information about the programme in one place. Barbican Library has [plans for a community information hub](https://connections.commons.london/barbican-library-hub/), with information about Destination City. [Perhaps that could be piloted now](https://connections.commons.london/piloting-a-community-information-hub/)?// \\
 **Why\\  **
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 Will there be a Bartholomew Fair in 2024?\\
-//No announcement so far//
+//No announcement so far.//
 **When\\  **
-When are the key events?\\
+When are the key Destination City events?\\
-//There are some indications [in the presentation]((https://wiki.commons.london/dc/resources), and [upcoming events](https://www.thecityofldn.com/things-to-see-and-do/) on the visitor site.//
+//There are some indications [in the presentation](https://wiki.commons.london/dc/resources), and [upcoming events](https://www.thecityofldn.com/things-to-see-and-do/) on the visitor site.//
-**How\\  **
+**How - in detail\\  **
-How will Destination City achieve its aims?\\
+How will Destination City achieve its aims.\\
 How successful was Bartholomew Fair 2023?\\
 How will Destination City promote the City's unique culture and heritage?\\
 How will wayfinding be developed?\\
 How does Destination City relate to other City plans?\\
-//Difficult to find answers from existing resources, but there is likely to be more information at the November 7 event, and at the [next meeting of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries committee](https://democracy.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=177&MId=23434&Ver=4). Committee meetings are open to the public and also live-streamed on [the Corporation's YouTune channel](https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLondonCorporation).//
+//Difficult to reference answers from existing resources, but there is likely to be more information at the November 7 event, and at the [next meeting of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries committee](https://democracy.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=177&MId=23434&Ver=4). Committee meetings are open to the public and also live-streamed on [the Corporation's YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLondonCorporation).//
 **Where\\  **
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 **Who\\  **
-Who are the main stakeholders in developing Destination City?\\
+Who is Destination City for?\\
-//[The presentation](https://wiki.commons.london/dc/resources) shows the key stakeholders.\\//
+//Mainly visitors and workers, but [City policy chief Chris Hayward has said](https://connections.commons.london/destination-city-engagement/) he wants residents to have ownership of the programme as well. [[dc:engagement|See also resident engagement page]]//\\
+Who are the main stakeholders in developing Destination City?\\
+//[The presentation](https://wiki.commons.london/dc/resources) shows the key stakeholders.//\\
 Who is in charge of Destination City?\\
 //[A Policy and Resources committee report](https://democracy.cityoflondon.gov.uk/documents/s177348/Destination%20City%20Implementation%20Plan.pdf) in November 2022 says: "The Policy and Resources Committee (P&R) will have strategic overview of the Destination Strategy, with the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee (CHL) positioned as a key committee in the implementation of recommendations". There was substantial discussion about what that mean in practice [at CHL committee in May 2023](https://connections.commons.london/destination-city-just-what-is-it/).//
 ### Questions that may arise from residents
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 How can residents contribute?\\
-//[[dc:engagement|Here's what I know about resident engagement plans]]. There will be more information at the event on November 7.//
+//[[dc:engagement|Here's what I know so far about resident engagement plans]]. .//