there emerge the so-called creativity indices, which outlined and measured various interpretations of creativity in cities and countries. These result in an extremely diverse range of activities and initiatives that contribute to the realization of the creative city model, which is aligned with the goal of the Creative Cities to discover social innovation, creativity, and new thinking to make cities better places to live in. Methods and tools Future City Game Generates new ideas on how to improve the quality of life either in a specific area within a city, the city as a whole, or in response to the common challenges facing cities around the world. A one-day or two-day event involving city inhabitants from diverse backgrounds, representing different disciplines and led by a trained games-master. Uses a team based process, with a unique and innovative methodology developed by the British Council in partnership with CLES – Centre for Local Economic Strategies and Urbis – Manchester's Centre of Urban Life. Urban Ideas Bakery Builds skills and shares experience on how cities 'bake ideas' – that is turn them into practical solutions. A problem-solving and planning process that puts people at the centre of social innovation; it includes a two-day international event engaging social innovators and experts from across Europe and local community representatives. Urban Forum The urban forum consists of international conferences and workshops providing a forum for ongoing debate on the role that creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation play in urban development. In a report to the UK Parliament, it was said that this forum has also been engaging young politicians to explore issues emphasized in the Creative Cities initiative alongside issues that revolve around people, politics, and youth action. The urban forum also involves creative events which demonstrate new ways cities can inspire creativity in the community. References Notes Kreativni mesta Creative Planning Creative Cities article in Polytika Article about Future City Game Gdansk European Capital of Culture article Article about public participation in Warsaw Gazette Further reading Creative Hubs: Understanding the New Economy The Development of Entrepreneurship in Creative Industries with Reference to Bandung as a Creative City The Creative Economy: An Introductory Guide External links Creative Cities official website Breakthrough Cities Report British Council Centre for Local Economic Strategies Village, the Russian blog site about Creative Cities City