The Creative Providence planning team identified clusters of critical issues that resonated with the community across the cultural assessment -- an online survey, interviews, community forums, and focus groups.  These themes became the foundation for the cultural planning studios and, later, goals of the cultural plan. 

Mobilize the creative sector for prosperity
Catalyze Providence's creativity to leverage economic, social, and cultural capital.

Build community & foster neighborhood vitality
Invest in neighborhood art, culture, and creativity to sustain social diversity and engage communities.

Educate and inspire creative thinkers
Develop creative practice in youth for 21st century global citizenship.

Foster sustainable cultural organizations
Nurture agile, healthy, resilient organizations able to anticipate and meet all forms of new challenges.

Create conditions for creative workers to thrive
Support a vibrant community of individual artists, scholars, writers, designers, and entertainers to sustain the creative city.

Raise public awareness of the creative sector
Strengthen marketing, advocacy, and tourism to increase participation and engagement.