Emergent Economy in the City

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Objectives: Approach the relationship between economy and the local development Learn the functionalities of Business Models Understand economic elements needed in the planning of a city Learning outcomes: Identify new practices associated with the emergent economy Understand, produce and reinterpret a Business Canvas Model. These lectures will expand of policy interventions and practices in the territory, paying particular attention to new collaborative models developed among creative and knowledge sectors in the city. From networks to governance issues, “Emergent Economy in the City” will focus on identifying innovative practices in companies, sectors, institutions and citizenship issues that aim to counteract the traditional norms and behaviors of urban actors. Particular attention will be paid to the ‘smart specialization’ approach that combines industrial, educational and innovation policies to suggest that countries or regions identify and select a limited number of priority areas for knowledgebased investments, focusing on their strengths and comparative advantages. In addition, students will visualize how the triple helix (university, companies and institutions) is articulated in particular evidence- based monitoring and evaluation systems and cases. Content: ‘Project ecologies’ and the city: the ability to create ‘atmospheres’ for networking and collaboration: the case of the video games sector The emergence of innovative ecosystems: the case of districts of innovation’ as tools for urban development New cultural centers of production: the case of factories of creativity in Bilbao and Barcelona Smart cities and technology: the case of ‘co-working spaces, living labs, fab labs and innovative incubators’ Urban tourism and attractiveness: the case of gastronomy (from foodies to high cuisine) and fine arts (galleries and festivals) Social innovation and urban developments: the case of citizens participation and involvement in the re-use of urban space