Author:
Yigitcanlar Tan,Lönnqvist Antti,Salonius Henna
Abstract
Purpose
– The paper aims to evaluate the knowledge-based urban development (KBUD) dynamics of a rapidly emerging knowledge city-region, Tampere region, Finland.
Design/methodology/approach
– The paper empirically investigates Tampere region’s development achievements and progress from the knowledge perspective.
Findings
– The research, through qualitative and quantitative analyses, reveals the regional development strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Tampere region.
Originality/value
– The paper provides useful suggestions based on the lessons learned from the Tampere case investigation that could shed light on the KBUD journey of city-regions.
Subject
Library and Information Sciences,Computer Science Applications
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