Analysis of a city-region from the knowledge perspective: Tampere, Finland
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.
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Acknowledgements
The authors acknowledge the contributions of Tampere University of Technology and Queensland University of Technology in funding the sabbatical of the first author in Finland. The authors cordially thank the regional authorities and experts that participated and supported this research with their in-depth knowledge and insights on the region and its prospects. The authors also thank the editor and anonymous reviewers for their constructive comments, which helped us to improve the manuscript.
Citation
Yigitcanlar, T., Lönnqvist, A. and Salonius, H. (2014), "Analysis of a city-region from the knowledge perspective: Tampere, Finland", VINE, Vol. 44 No. 3, pp. 445-466. https://doi.org/10.1108/VINE-09-2013-0056
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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