In this short paper, we give an overview on how this major trend is unfolding and, specifically, how it affects cities. We take the following starting points: • Digitalization is a strong force that “happens” everywhere in the (urban) society. It has positive and negative effects – explored later in …

We examined the entrepreneurial orientation and sustainability orientation, a persistent and conflicting duality, of sustainable entrepreneurs and their evaluation of competing priorities in sustainability decision making. We conducted an exploratory, mixed-method study of 24 sustainable fashion firms …

Developing a research approach from Amsterdam Zuidoost. We are committed to using our presence in the area to contribute a) continuing promoting interest in, and acquiring knowledge of, Zuidoost; b) respecting and embracing its versatility and c) eliminating barriers in its layout. In all three elements, …

This paper puts forward a conceptual framework to analyse emergence and the development of planned knowledge locations in cities (science and technology parks, creative factories, knowledge hubs, etc.). It argues that the study and the practice of developing these precincts can benefit from explicitly …

In diesem ersten LOGbuch, das die Internationale Bauausstellung IBA Heidelberg im vierten Jahr ihres Bestehens herausgibt, wird das ambitionierte Thema Wissen | schafft | Stadt ausgelotet und in seiner Relevanz für Heidelberg als Programm gefasst. Der erste Teil erläutert die Grundlagen des Diskurses …

Amsterdam as a lab. That is what Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences' three fieldlabs and its many partners have in mind. Functional illiteracy, debts, learning deficiencies or problems caused by extreme precipitation: the city contains plenty of tough issues, demanding novel approaches in which …

Een fieldlab impliceert niet alleen onderzoeken, maar ook maken en doen. Het combineren van onderzoek en ontwerp moet uiteindelijk leiden tot bruikbare diensten en producten. De belofte is immers om directe waarde te creëren voor het gebied en de burgers. In Fieldlab Zuidoost wordt samen met alle betrokken …

Amsterdam als laboratorium. Dat is wat de drie fieldlabs van de Hogeschool van Amsterdam en vele partners beogen. Laaggeletterdheid, schulden, leerachterstanden of extreme wateroverlast: de stad zit vol taaie vraagstukken die om nieuwe aanpakken vragen. Co-creatie en participatie van bewoners, bedrijven, …