Abstract
The issue considered here is the interplay between smart cities (SC) and innovation clusters. Both concepts have been considered independently in the recent decades—in theoretical and applied literature—but little attention has been paid so far to the links between them. The research approach of the paper is a combination of literature review and observation of case studies in Europe. Our approach is strongly influenced by the philosophy of foresight and technology assessment, having in mind the construction of a desired consensual future, not a deterministic technological vision. With this presentation, we particularly aim at the municipal policymakers or managers, and at people involved in technological clusters, research centers, fab labs, living labs, etc.
Highlights
We aim at the municipal policymakers or managers, and at people involved in technological clusters, research centers, fab labs, living labs, etc
The aim of this paper is to provide some insights into the interplay between smart cities (SC) and innovation clusters
We start from the philosophical viewpoint that the core definition of smart city should be based on a principle of distributed intelligence and linked to the model of participative democracy
Summary
The aim of this paper is to provide some insights into the interplay between smart cities (SC) and innovation clusters. We consider it essential to extend the definition of “smart” to other dimensions of the ideal city: sustainability, inclusiveness, equality, social innovations. Hajduk (2016) explains that the specific character of an SC consists in creating and consolidating knowledge and innovation This is the reason why the implementation of smart initiatives increases a city’s social and economic attractiveness and competitiveness supported by its technological infrastructure. No investigation has been devoted so far to the possible interrelations between the two concepts
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have