Reassessing the cluster approach to knowledge-Based Urban Development
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21789239 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mostafa Dehghani (0000-0002-9772-1095, University of Isfahan), Sina Shahab (0000-0003-3788-2564, Cardiff University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-16 |
| Publication date | 2026-06-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Urban Research & Practice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1753-5069 • E-ISSN: 1753-5077 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17535069.2026.2694418 |
| OpenAlex | W7166111017 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 49 |
Knowledge-based urban development (KBUD) addresses urban sustainability in the knowledge era, focusing on fostering trust and stakeholder participation to create knowledge cities. This study critically evaluates the cluster approach, which assumes geographic proximity of knowledge-intensive activities enhances collaboration and knowledge exchange, using Isfahan (Iran) as a case study. Employing social network analysis and the QAP index, findings reveal that increased stakeholder communication does not necessarily improve trust or collaboration, challenging assumptions about specialised spaces like science parks. Instead, the study underscores the value of informal and public urban spaces for knowledge creation, advocating a broader view of urban knowledge
Social network analysis · Stakeholder · Sustainability · Urban planning · Urban Sustainability · Global Urban Networks and Dynamics · Smart Cities and Technologies · Urban Planning and Governance
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |