The Rise of Innovation Districts: A New Geography of Innovation in America
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The Rise of Innovation Districts: A New Geography of Innovation in America
The Rise of Innovation Districts: A New Geography of Innovation in America

The Rise of Innovation Districts - Opening Remarks

The Rise of Innovation Districts - Presentation by Bruce Katz
The geography of innovation is shifting and a new model for innovative growth is emerging. In contrast to suburban corridors of isolated corporate campuses, innovation districts combine research institutions, innovative firms and business incubators with the benefits of urban living. These districts have the unique potential to spur productive, sustainable, and inclusive economic development.
On June 9, the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings released “The Rise of Innovation Districts,” a new report analyzing this trend. The authors of the paper, Brookings Vice President Bruce Katz and Nonresident Senior Fellow Julie Wagner, were joined by leaders from emerging innovation districts across the country to discuss this shift and provide guidance to U.S. metro areas on ways to harness its potential.
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Presentation by Bruce Katz
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Bruce Katz, Vice President and Director, Metropolitan Policy Program
Lydia DePillis, John A. Fry, Nicole Fichera, Kofi Bonner, Julie Wagner
The Honorable Andy Berke, Mayor, City of Chattanooga, TN and Bruce Katz
Agenda
Panel Discussion
Lydia DePillis
Reporter - Washington Post
Kofi Bonner
Regional Vice President - Lennar Communities
Nicole Fichera
General Manager - Boston District Hall
John A. Fry
President - Drexel University
Julie Wagner
Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro
President, The Global Institute on Innovation Districts
Opening Remarks
Benjamin R. Jacobs
Senior Advisor and Co-Founder - The JBG Companies
Presentation
Moderated Dialogue
Honorable Andy Berke
Mayor - Chattanooga, TN
Audience Q&A
Honorable Andy Berke
Mayor - Chattanooga, TN
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