DOI: 10.22217/upi.2017.093
The Concept, Practice and Enlightenment of “Innovation District” in the United States

Ren Junyu, Liu Xiyu

Keywords: Innovation Space; City Innovation; Innovation District; Kendall Square; South Lake Union; Research Triangle Park

Abstract:

Knowledge economy and science and technology innovation play more vital roles in urban development. With the industry transformation, urban renewal and innovation-driven development, we pay more attention to the development of innovation space and urban planning. “Innovation district” is put forward as a new theoretical concept and practical development path. In this paper, we summarize the evolution process, the concept and characteristics of innovation districts, and put forward the “Innovation Environment & Industry Environment & Urban Environment” model of innovation districts. Then we summarize several projects in the United States that Boston Kendall Square, Seattle South Lake Union in detail and Research Triangle Park in aspects of urban construction, policy implementation, industry development and cultural embedded. We think that the government should attract enterprises to promote science and technology industrial concentration, improve Space optimization to improve environmental quality, and encourage innovation to form the innovation ecosystem.

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