Can Public Space be a Platform for Social Innovation? A Study of Sannomiya, Kobe, Japan

Kirsten Martinus
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Kirsten Martinus: School of Earth and Environment, University of Western Australia

Japan Social Innovation Journal, 2014, vol. 4, issue 1, 44

Abstract: This paper explores public open space as a platform to strengthen social capital networks and, in turn, support the regional social innovation system. Design, location and user perception were found to be central determinants in attracting and retaining users for social capital development.

Keywords: Social Innovation; Public Space; Urban Planning; Economic Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D01 D02 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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