Urban Experimentation
Best Practice: BIP/ZIP (Neighborhoods and Priority Intervention Zones) program.
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
This article examines Lisbon’s urban development through the lens of innovation, highlighting the role of urban experimentation in fostering positive change. It delves into the city’s strategic approach to addressing socio-economic and spatial challenges, particularly focusing on the BIP/ZIP program as a successful model of urban experimentation. Through an analysis of this initiative and related case studies, we at C-NAPSE identify key policy recommendations for the Lisbon CIty Council for leveraging urban spaces as dynamic environments for innovation and community empowerment in Lisbon.
Talent Attraction and Retention
Best Practice: London Living Wage Policy
Location: London, United Kingdom
London is a leading global tech hub with specialities in fintech and flourishing startups and scaleups. One innovation area where London particularly thrives is its talent attraction and retention. In this article, we will highlight one key good practice addressing economic development and social welfare called the London Living Wage Policy which was first implemented in 2001 by the London Living Wage Foundation in partnership through endorsements by the Greater London Authority, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Mayor of London.
Company Growth: Startup to Scale-up
Best Practice: Copenhagen Business Hub (Erhvervshus Hovedstaden)
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Knowledge Creation and Transfer
Best Practice: San José Environmental Innovation Center (EIC)
Location: San José, United States
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