Analysis of a city-region from the knowledge perspective: Tampere, Finland

• Published in: VINE. Very informal newsletter on library automation Vol. 44; no. 3; pp. 445 - 466
• Main Authors: Yigitcanlar, Tan, Lönnqvist, Antti, Salonius, Henna
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bradford Emerald Group Publishing Limited 05.08.2014; Emerald
• Subjects: Area planning & development; Cities; Climate change; Design engineering; Dynamic tests; Dynamical systems; Dynamics; Education; Exact sciences and technology; General aspects; Information & knowledge management; Information and communication sciences; Information science. Documentation; Journeys; Knowledge base; Knowledge economy; Knowledge management; Knowledge management systems; Prosperity; Quantitative analysis; Regional development; Regional planning; Regions; Sciences and techniques of general use; Society; Strategic planning; Sustainable development; SWOT analysis; System theory; Urban development; Tampere Finland; Finland; Regional development; Knowledge-based urban development; City-region; Tampere; Finland; Perspective; Urban environment; Development; Regional; Knowledge
• ISSN: 0305-5728; 2059-5891; 1474-1032; 2059-5905
• DOI: 10.1108/VINE-09-2013-0056

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.