How do you build a technology city? Cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, and Boston already have a substantial technology base and are considered to be vast technological hubs. How can smaller cities hope to rival such tech strongholds?
It’s not easy. A technology city is an intricate set of networks and social relationships — simply building a science park isn’t going to work. A city needs a comprehensive plan that encompasses the following:
• At least one major success story — A brand name draws world-class talent to a city. It also generates a stream of talented workers who often venture off and start their own spin-offs.
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