Unveiling Sustainable Co-Creation Patterns in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems of Shanghai’s High-Density Urban Communities

Chenhan Jiang (), Rui Huang, Shengyu Huang and Tao Shen
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Chenhan Jiang: Department of Product Design, College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
Rui Huang: Department of Product Design, College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China
Shengyu Huang: Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
Tao Shen: College of Design and Innovation, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 23, 1-21

Abstract: Communities in China’s high-density cities, like Shanghai, are evolving from traditional residential roles into vibrant centers of entrepreneurial innovation. This research delves into the development of community-supported entrepreneurial ecosystems (CSEEs) in the city, with a specific focus on the sustainable co-creation mechanisms facilitated by stakeholders, explored through a comparative study framework. By utilizing Kelly’s Repertory Grid Technique, 14 essential elements of co-creation are identified, which form the framework for classifying the cases into three distinct types. This study employs in-depth interviews and content analysis to analyze and contrast how these co-creation patterns are applied across cases representing each type. The results show that key factors, such as resource origins, the interaction between CSEEs and embedded communities, and participant selection strategies, significantly shape the variations in value co-creation mechanisms, processes, and outcomes. Recognizing the variety of co-creation models is crucial for enhancing both the vitality and efficiency of Shanghai’s CSEEs. Furthermore, this study offers valuable insights into managing co-creation efforts and predicting risks in similar contexts, contributing to the sustainable regeneration of urban areas through community-driven entrepreneurship and innovation.

Keywords: sustainable co-creation patterns; community-supported entrepreneurial ecosystem; high-density urban communities; comparative study (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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