Relevance of Co-creation Process for Sustainable Urban Renewal in the Local Context: TExTOUR Cultural Tourism Lab in Trebinje
摘要
Cultural tourism development deeply involving local communities fosters sustainable and smart cultural heritage management, as well as broader community-led urban development. Experimentation with co-creation methods within Living Labs supports this development. H2020 TExTOUR, an EU-funded project, pioneers sustainable cultural tourism strategies, including in Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, renowned for its cultural heritage. This paper examines Trebinje Cultural Lab’s co-creative process using the TExTOUR project’s methodology. It analyses challenges, benefits, and areas for improvement, focusing on urban renewal through cultural tourism. Findings contribute to understanding local co-creation processes and offer enhancement guidelines.