Paying attention to new economic approaches can play an effective role in development, including the social and cultural capacities of cities. Social and cultural capacities can play a fundamental role in the relationship between the creative city and the city's economic development. Objective: To determine the role of social and cultural capacities of urban creativity in the economic development of Rasht and to determine which components of social and cultural capacities had the greatest impact on economic development. Research Method: In terms of purpose, it was applied and in terms of nature, it was a survey type. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire and data were obtained from a population of 383 households in Rasht using multi-stage cluster sampling. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods and structural equation modeling. Results: The results showed that social and cultural capacities of urban creativity have an effect on the economic development of Rasht, and the most important influential dimension is social capital. The model of socio-cultural capacities of urban creativity in Rasht is based on food culture, but their full exploitation requires creative urban planning and management, and transforming these capacities into economic and creative results requires strengthening cultural infrastructure, cooperation networks, and supportive policies.