Table 1 Summary of the results of the... | Emerald Publishing

Table 1

Summary of the results of the SWOT analysis for Eleusis stakeholders

Vision: Heritage buildings and public spaces: how all these spaces that will be activated during the ECoC year will be maintained and remain operating and sustainable. Establish a cultural strategy/initiating bottom up approaches. Implementing NEB values/Create all year round activities
Strengths Eleusis boasts multifunctional spaces, all owned by the Ministry of Environment and proximal to one another, thus possessing a large capacity for events. Moreover, these spaces are imbued with intangible cultural heritage and are home to active cultural associations, enabling them to attract diverse audiences	Weaknesses Eleusis faces political challenges and coordination issues due to its various locations and differing needs, resulting in inconsistent funding and a lack of continuous operation. Insufficient infrastructure and accessibility challenges from Athens further hinder its progress
Opportunities Eleusis has the potential to improve its environmental conditions and well-being, utilise its intangible historical assets, and leverage its industrial heritage to develop best practices. The city could explore the possibility of industries serving as funders, build upon the evolution of the European Capital of Culture legacy, and establish fully operational cultural spaces	Threats This includes political obstacles, a lack of interest leading to underutilisation, and limited accessibility to the city, which pose significant challenges. Additionally, Eleusis faces general financing challenges for CCIs (Cultural and Creative Industries), and the impact of the climate crisis, such as increased temperatures and adverse weather conditions affecting the usability of outdoor spaces, cannot be ignored

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