Science Parks Shaping New Cities: A City's Point of View

Cities throughout the world are at the front line in economic development. The purpose of this paper is to provide the audience with a clear view of what a city is expecting of STPs on its territory and at the same time, on the way in which STPs are able to influence and shape cities. This paper will point out the nature of cities responsibilities and obligations. It will also describe the extent to which cities activities are confronted with when having to respond to never-ending demands of all sorts. The audience will understand the major preoccupation of cities to constantly find ways to afford the services that they are providing. Finally, where do STPs fit in the operations of cities, as partners, shapers and influential assets? We truly believe that if STPs want to be partners with cities, they have to understand what drives them, their concerns, and their capabilities to coordinate the whole.