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Even in a globalizing, knowledge-based economy, cities remain engines of growth, innovation, and diversity. Increasingly, they are also active participants in the creation of the social and political conditions necessary to create a thriving community. The Innovation, Creativity, and Governance in Canadian City-Regions series is a focused analysis of how developments at the local and regional level affect these three key determinants of future prosperity. Growing Urban Economies summarizes its conclusions in a single volume that presents an overview of the evidence and its implications. A rich and nuanced analysis of the interplay of social, political, and economic factors in thirteen Canadian city-regions, large and small, this collection integrates research focusing on innovation, creativity and talent-retention, and governance in order to understand the distinctive experience of each region. A valuable cross-section of city-region development in a variety of circumstances, Growing Urban Economies offers important insights into the way in which local conditions affect urban economies around the world.

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Author:   David A. Wolfe ,  Meric S. Gertler
Publisher:   University of Toronto Press
Imprint:   University of Toronto Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.660kg
ISBN:  

9781442629448

ISBN 10:   1442629444
Pages:   440
Publication Date:   28 March 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface David A. Wolfe Part I: Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction to Innovation, Creativity and Governance in Canadian City-Regions David A. Wolfe and Meric S. Gertler Part II: The Dynamics of Economic Change in Large Cities Chapter 2. Toronto’s Fourth Era: An Emerging Cognitive-Cultural Economy David A. Wolfe and Allison Bramwell Chapter 3. The Revitalization of Montreal: The Significance of Social Innovation as a Pillar for Economic Development Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay, Norma Rantisi, and Juan-Luis Klein Chapter 4. Vancouver and the Economy of Culture and Innovation Tom Hutton and Trevor Barnes Chapter 5. Moving from Complaisancy Revisited: Ottawa trying again to define its Regional Advantage Caroline Andrew and David Doloruex Chapter 6. Innovation from an oil and gas platform: Calgary Cooper Langford, Ben Li and Cami Ryan Part III: The Unique Character of Innovation and Growth in Medium-Sized Cities Chapter 7. Innovation in an Industrial City: Economic Transformation in Hamilton Peter Warrian and Allison Bramwell Chapter 8. A Tale of Two Cities: Innovation, Talent Attraction and Governance in Canada’s Technology Triangle Tara Vinodrai Chapter 9. Ordinary City at the Crossroads: London Ontario Neil Bradford Chapter 10. The Social Dynamics of Economic Performance in Halifax Jill Grant Part IV: Innovation for Survival or Growth in Canada’s Small Cities Chapter 12. Saskatoon: From Small Town to Global Hub Peter Phillips and Graham Webb Chapter 11. The Social Dynamics of Economic Performance in the Public Sector City: Kingston, Ontario Betsy Donald and Heather Hall Chapter 13. Volcanoes and Pyramids: The Role of Knowledge and Creativity in Shaping Greater Moncton’s Socio-economic Performance Yves Bourgeois Chapter 14. The Social Dynamics of Economic Performance in St. John’s: A Metropolis on the Margins Rob Greenwood and Heather Hall. Appendix A: City-Region Profiles Appendix B: Maps

Reviews

Wolfe has assembled a wealth of material that builds a remarkable portrait of innovation practices throughout a national urban system ... [Innovating in Urban Economies] will prove a valuable resource ... for those looking to study, understand and theorise the future of innovation and resiliency in urbanised knowledge economies. -- Jean-Paul D. Addie Urban Studies A collection of some of Canada's foremost economic geography scholars. -- Oli Mould Journal of Economic Geography

""Wolfe has assembled a wealth of material that builds a remarkable portrait of innovation practices throughout a national urban system ... [Innovating in Urban Economies] will prove a valuable resource ... for those looking to study, understand and theorise the future of innovation and resiliency in urbanised knowledge economies."" -- Jean-Paul D. Addie * Urban Studies * ""A collection of some of Canada's foremost economic geography scholars."" -- Oli Mould * Journal of Economic Geography * ""[These books] explore fascinating and important dimensions of economic development for Canadian communities."" -- Jon Linton * Municipal World *

Author Information

David A. Wolfe is a professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto Mississauga and co-director of the Innovation Policy Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs. He was National Coordinator of the Innovation Systems Research Network. Meric S. Gertler is the president of the University of Toronto, the Goldring Chair in Canadian Studies, and a professor in the Department of Geography.

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