Portrail of the concept of creative city in articulation with the ongoing debates over the role of cultural activities and creativity in urban revitalization and the fostering of cities’ competitiveness. Based upon this framework, we will make an in-depth diagnosis of the Cascais municipality regarding its potential in these areas. Our methodological approach was based on strategic planning, based on a participation-action rationale in order to mobilize the different actors and improve the establishment of partnerships with local agents.