Riga - European Capital of Culture 2014 candidate
Riga - European Capital of Culture 2014 candidate
Riga - European Capital of Culture 2014 candidate
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DimensionPrioritiesInfrastructure <strong>of</strong> the CityHow accessible is <strong>Riga</strong> on a local, national and internationallevel?information provision and service quality management, using the“BalticLines” system.Rail trafficD1: The development <strong>of</strong> an educated, pr<strong>of</strong>icient societythat respects culture.P1: Access to culture for all <strong>Riga</strong> inhabitants.P2: The role <strong>of</strong> education and lifelong learning in promoting thecreation <strong>of</strong> new work and employment.P3: The role <strong>of</strong> culture in bringing together individuals andcommunities.D2: Creative diversity. P1: Support and investment for structures (institutions, industries,organisations) that ensure cultural and artistic processes,absorb and multiply the creative potential <strong>of</strong> <strong>Riga</strong>.P2: Support and investment in the creation <strong>of</strong> ‘cultural quarters’that are inexhaustible sources for the creation <strong>of</strong> new work andeconomic potential.D3: Creation <strong>of</strong> a quality cultural environment. P1: A balanced distribution <strong>of</strong> culture throughout the capital city,not just a limited number <strong>of</strong> specific locations.P2: Exploration and maximisation <strong>of</strong> the potential <strong>of</strong> public placesin the city.P3: Attraction <strong>of</strong> investment and new creative potential (inc. humanresources) to the city’s cultural institutions.D4: Targeted and effective planning. P1: A flexible model <strong>of</strong> cultural financing that corresponds with<strong>Riga</strong>’s changeable demography, is able to react to city developmentand is coordinated with the city’s common budgetsections.P2: Maximum economic gain from the cultural industries concentratedin the capital and creative potential.P3: <strong>Riga</strong> as an international cultural centre and destination pointfor cultural tourism.Appendix – City cultural development dimensions included in “<strong>Riga</strong>’s cultural strategy 2008–2025”Air trafficLatvia has several airports the biggest <strong>of</strong> which is the InternationalAirport “<strong>Riga</strong>”. The towns <strong>of</strong> Liepāja, Venstpils and Daugavpilshave smaller airports.Airport “<strong>Riga</strong>” is ten kilometres from the city centre. Airport connectionsare provided by buses, mini-buses and taxis.The trip by taxi from <strong>Riga</strong> Airport to the city centre takes about 15minutes.International Airport “<strong>Riga</strong>” is the largest international air trafficnetwork in the Baltics and it continues to develop.In 2007, airport “<strong>Riga</strong>” served 3.16 million passengers, whichis 26.7 % more than in 2006. The airports <strong>of</strong> Tallinn and Vilniusserved 1.7 million passengers each in 2007, therefore last yearairport “<strong>Riga</strong>” served 92 % <strong>of</strong> the total <strong>of</strong> passengers served byTallinn and Vilnius.At the moment it is possible to fly to 60 direct destinations from<strong>Riga</strong> airport.18 airline companies currently operate in airport “<strong>Riga</strong>”.Latvia’s national airline “AirBaltic” <strong>of</strong>fers flights to all major<strong>European</strong> cities, as well as to the Far East and the USA.“AirBaltic” also has local flights from <strong>Riga</strong> to Liepāja andVentspils.Roads and bus trafficLatvia has a well developed road network, whose connectionswith neighbouring countries ensure road transportation in any direction.Financing in the road sector is growing every year and, asa result, the quality <strong>of</strong> the roads has visibly improved.Regular bus transport movement is ensured between <strong>Riga</strong> andLatvia’s largest towns. Travel from <strong>Riga</strong> to Liepāja, the furthesttown to the west <strong>of</strong> the country and Daugavpils, the town furthesteast, takes about three and a half hours.It is possible to travel by bus from <strong>Riga</strong> to Europe’s largest cities.These routes are provided by the passenger bus companies“Eurolines” and “Ecolines”.<strong>Riga</strong> International Bus Station is the largest passenger bus servicepoint in the Baltics. The joint-stock company “<strong>Riga</strong> InternationalBus Station” has had a quality management system in placefor over three years, which is successfully maintained and developed.“<strong>Riga</strong> International Bus Station” is a part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>European</strong>passenger bus network, ensuring a broad variety <strong>of</strong> services,Regular passenger rail traffic between Latvia’s largest towns andwithin the <strong>Riga</strong> region is ensured.There are also several international routes, for example, from <strong>Riga</strong>to Vilnius, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Truskavec, and Simferopol.Ferry trafficRegular ferry traffic from the ports <strong>of</strong> <strong>Riga</strong> and Ventspils is available,travelling to Swedish and German towns.Public transportRegular public transport movement is ensured in <strong>Riga</strong> and Latvia’slargest towns (buses, trolley-buses, trams, mini-buses).How many tourists can <strong>Riga</strong> provide with accommodation?Central statistical bureau data, 2007Type <strong>of</strong>Number <strong>of</strong> establishments Number <strong>of</strong> bedsestablishment (end <strong>of</strong> the year) (end <strong>of</strong> the year)Total 99 11329Hotels 72 9432Guest houses 13 447Motels 2 61Tourism andrecreation centres 1 12Youth hostels 10 1157Camp-sites 1 220Number <strong>of</strong> establishments Number <strong>of</strong> beds(end <strong>of</strong> the year) (end <strong>of</strong> the year)Total 72 9432***** 4 892**** 9 3036*** 28 2659** 1 60* 4 438none 26 2347176 177