The distinctive city: pitfalls in the pursuit of differential advantage

被引:103
作者
Turok, Ivan [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Glasgow, Dept Urban Studies, Glasgow G12 8RS, Lanark, Scotland
关键词
CITIES; KNOWLEDGE; CLUSTERS; COMPETITIVENESS; MIGRATION; NETWORKS; MOBILITY; REGIONS; EUROPE; UK;
D O I
10.1068/a37379
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
In the face of growing competitive pressures, cities in Britain and elsewhere have been exploring new ways of promoting their distinctiveness in order to increase local prosperity. I analyse the main approaches used for this purpose and consider their underlying rationale. I argue that there is some justification for developing more specialised activities and sources of differential advantage that other cities cannot reproduce. However, many cities appear to be pursuing the same policy formula comprising one or more of the following elements: nascent industries, high-level occupations, signature buildings, and consumer identities. I discuss the limitations of each of these. I conclude with some constructive suggestions for what cities might do to develop more original and distinctive advantages.
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页数:18
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