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This article was originally published on brookings.edu

Advancing a new wave of urban competitiveness: The role of mayors in the rise of innovation districts

DATE
June 2017
AUTHORS Julie Wagner, Jennifer S. Vey, Steve Davies, and Nathan Storring
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Advancing a new wave of urban competitiveness

Over the past year, the United States Conference of Mayors and the Brookings Institution, along with the Project for Public Spaces have worked together to capture a new model of growth that is emerging in cities and the particular roles that mayors can play.

This handbook offers concrete strategies for mayors and their administrations to facilitate the rise of innovation districts—small geographic areas within cities where research universities, medical institutions, and companies cluster and connect with start-ups, accelerators, and incubators. They reflect profound market and demographic dynamics that are revaluing proximity, density, walkability, and accessibility—in other words, the natural strengths of cities.

Table of contests

  • Section 1: Introduction
  • Section 2: An overview on innovation districts
  • Section 3: 12 principles guiding innovation districts
  • Section 4: An audit of city assets—Identifying the potential for an innovation district
  • Section 5: Mayors as conveners—Engaging local leaders to consider a district strategy
  • Section 6: Mayors as champions—Playing a visible role to advance an innovation district
  • Section 7: Mayors as catalysts—Using city powers to strengthen an innovation district
  • Section 8: Conclusion
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