Creating the right conditions for people, firms and organisations to innovate within a city requires a tailored approach that takes into account the city's existing markets, skills, institutions and networks.
Large cities will almost inevitably innovate but can't afford to rest on their laurels, as smaller cities have the capacity to provide strong competition.
Developing policies that support and encourage innovation in cities is a vital part of transforming the UK's capacity for innovation.
Published
December 2007
Author
Glenn Athey, Catherine Glossop, Ben Harrison, Max Nathan and Chris Webber
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