The Art of Renewal: A Guide To Thinking Culturally About Strengthening Communities, focuses on the common ground amongst people and groups working to foster sustainable communities. It aims to embed cultural matters within the broad planning and decision-making processes of neighbourhoods and agencies and offers techniques and examples for thinking, planning and acting creatively. The Guide has been developed with support from local government and peak arts and cultural organisations. It is a practical resource relevant to Community Renewal areas, but also applicable for use by all communities. We hope it helps to inspire and promote arts and creative practice in your community.