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What are innovation districts?
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- July 30, 2024
Innovation districts are urban hubs integrating research, startups, and public spaces to drive collaboration and growth.
The new innovation geograph(ies)
A shifting pattern of innovation in response to global trends
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- September 4, 2025
Innovation districts are one of many types of geographies evolving in response to macro economic and geopolitical trends. This article explores these trends and the hyper local response.
The next wave of innovation districts
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- May 27, 2024
Innovation districts are evolving to address global challenges through cross-sector collaboration and transformative solutions.
The Global Network of Innovation Districts
A pathway to realizing their economic and social potential
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- August 12, 2021
The Global Network of Innovation Districts connects leaders worldwide to maximize the economic and social potential of these collaborative hubs, advancing innovation and inclusive growth.
For innovation districts, an inclusive future demands a new kind of anchor
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- November 9, 2020
Highlights how community-focused anchors can drive inclusive growth in innovation districts, using Cleveland as a case study.
Choreographing “creative collisions” and collaborative innovation during COVID-19
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- August 31, 2020
This session explored strategies for fostering collaboration and innovation during COVID-19 through intentional planning, hybrid formats, and community engagement.
Positioning innovation districts as a road to recovery – Five insights for national and state governments
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- May 26, 2020
Outlines how innovation districts can drive recovery through strategic investments, governance, and inclusive growth initiatives.
