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Julie Wagner goes on The Globalist podcast to share what innovation districts are and how they can help cities.

In the race to create innovation districts in low-income urban areas, city leaders play a key role.

Julie Wagner gives a keynote speech at the Committee for Sydney.

For the past 50 years, many cities across the globe have described their dream of creating the next "Silicon Valley". Yet no-one has succeeded. That’s because the valley is not just a collection of buildings, companies and institutions.

The article explores urban innovation districts—dense city hubs where institutions, companies, and startups cluster to drive economic growth and collaboration.

Urban innovation districts are transforming cities by bringing together research institutions, startups, and businesses in dense, collaborative environments that drive economic growth and technological advancement.