Titel
Fragmentation and urban knowledge: An analysis of urban knowledge exchange institutions
Autor*in
Ariana Dickey
Melbourne Centre for Cities, The University of Melbourne
Anna Kosovac
Faculty of Arts, The University of Melbourne
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Abstract
Silo-ed thinking, fragmented knowledge systems and short-termism remain key challenges in transforming urban systems and policy making towards more sustainable and resilient cities. Innovative strategies and actions which seek to drive agendas of change are often stuck in established and inflexible planning or policy structures. Complex issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss or socio-economic disparities require the attention of a variety of stakeholders from public, private and academic sectors and civil society. To meet this challenge, some cities have recognised that new knowledge networks and forms of collaboration are needed to meet this challenge. Urban knowledge exchanges are increasingly discussed and practiced as boundary-spanning platforms to bridging knowledge gaps and catalyse innovative forms of cross-sectoral communication, cooperative learning and action. To understand this new form of intermediation, this paper systematically analyses 26 international examples of urban knowledge exchanges. By comparing their organisational structures and approaches of knowledge sharing and translation, the analysis shows that there are several differing models globally that are adopted to respond to the challenge of knowledge fragmentation. The identified key features include: inclusive knowledge co-production, openness of interaction around a boundary object, ongoing monitoring and evaluation and the sustained investment of time in the institution.
Stichwort
Boundary-spanning organisationInterdisciplinaryKnowledge systemsUrban governance
Objekt-Typ
Sprache
Englisch [eng]
Persistent identifier
phaidra.univie.ac.at/o:1648829
Erschienen in
Titel
Cities
Band
131
ISSN
0264-2751
Erscheinungsdatum
2022
Publication
Elsevier BV
Erscheinungsdatum
2022
Zugänglichkeit
Rechteangabe
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