RT Journal Article
T1 Understanding knowledge and creativity-based development in well-established cities and urban regions
A1 Bontje, Marco
A1 Musterd, Sako
A1 Sánchez Moral, Simón Guillermo
AB Developing creative and knowledge-intensive economic activities is an objective for many well-established cities and urban regions. We aim to enhance the understanding of that process by focusing on the institutional and local/regional contexts in which the activities take place. We offer a 'thick description' showing the role played by deep structural and contemporary contexts in the growth of these activities. The regions of Madrid and Amsterdam have been selected to illustrate our ideas and method. They appear equally well-established, are well-embedded in the global economy and are both strong economic centres. However, they are also well-positioned to demonstrate that specific contexts have influenced their development. In particular, Madrid's political and economic ruptures seem decisive in its development, while in Amsterdam it is self-reinforcing paths that appear crucial. We suggest developing tailored context-sensitive urban policies. These will be effective, but will also reduce the risk of losing local characteristics that may offer a unique competitive advantage.
PB InderScience
SN 2040-4468
YR 2018
FD 2018
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/104794
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/104794
LA eng
NO Simón Sánchez-Moral & Marco Bontje & Sako Musterd, 2018. "Understanding knowledge and creativity-based development in well-established cities and urban regions," International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 9(4), pages 361-385
NO Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación / AEI / FEDER
DS Docta Complutense
RD 6 abr 2025