A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Innovation platforms as a solution to the proximity paradox
The paper studies what kind of proximities and distances can be found in complex innovation environments. Case-study methods were used, with the research strategy building on experiences of creating a regional innovation platform aimed at development of new models for collaborative co-operation between the private, public and third sector in the context of physical-activity promotion. Building the innovation platform brought various proximities and distances between actors into focus. Distances may explain why some of the actions have not been successful or why some actions involved should be repeated several times. However, this study also highlights the role of distances as sources of various innovation. Distances and proximities are not static, and they could be exploited from a position of knowledge.
Innovation platforms as a solution to the proximity paradox
The paper studies what kind of proximities and distances can be found in complex innovation environments. Case-study methods were used, with the research strategy building on experiences of creating a regional innovation platform aimed at development of new models for collaborative co-operation between the private, public and third sector in the context of physical-activity promotion. Building the innovation platform brought various proximities and distances between actors into focus. Distances may explain why some of the actions have not been successful or why some actions involved should be repeated several times. However, this study also highlights the role of distances as sources of various innovation. Distances and proximities are not static, and they could be exploited from a position of knowledge.
Innovation platforms as a solution to the proximity paradox
Parjanen, Satu (author) / Hyypiä, Mirva (author)
European Planning Studies ; 26 ; 1312-1329
2018-07-03
18 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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