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Tech & Innovation # (The future of cities relies on this, Jobs in this…

- - - - include stats about what makes equity a priority in WQ – poverty rate, educational attainment, presence of two massive housing projects that are somewhat disconnected, rising population as a result of gentrification along the waterfront, etc.]
      - Getting a better talent pipeline to better paying jobs #
- - - - In New York City, Manhattan alone is home to several clusters of tech activity, including Midtown South—centered around the Flatiron district—and Lower Manhattan, where tech activity has grown at a steady pace in recent years.Together with Brooklyn’s largest tech cluster, the Brooklyn Tech Triangle, these districts represent a significant portion of the city’s tech ecosystem. All of them, distinct in their focus, and tied to one another by the city’s robust transportation system, drive New York City’s position as a global leader in the development of new technologies.
      - Boston, San Francisco, and Seattle are home to several independently successful urban tech districts.
    - - People includes workforce development programs, academic anchors, job diversity, and access to digital tools.
      - Places includes tech office space for companies at all stages, physical and digital connectivity, and a healthy mix of development uses.
      - Programs includes tech-supportive regulations, a strong identity, and a robust mix of year-round tech events.
    - - They’re microcosms of the cities that they serve; where certain qualities are concentrated
      - :explode: Tech districts do 4 things
        
        • They catalyze collaboration and expedite the commercialization of new concepts.
        
        • They provide a mixed-use live-work environment and prioritize quality of life.
        
        • They enable a rapid product development cycle.
        
        • They reflect the strengths of their individual regional economies.
- - - - :hammer_and_pick: Leverage diverse stakeholders that represent every element of the tech ecosystem. Community leaders, policymakers, and other private, non-profit, and academic leaders who create, promote, and enable tech in their everyday work.
        
        :bulb: WHY: Collectively, they share the challenges and opportunities within the local tech ecosystem and define attainable goals.
    - - Place - Establish tech-supportive physical spaces through a hub-and-spoke development model.
        
        • Office space for companies at all stages (people need a place to work)
        
        • physical and digital connectivity
        
        • and a healthy mix of development uses (why?)
      - Program - cultivating an environment of innovation through tech-focused tools and policies- Clearly articulate the value of place by, building a tech identity, increasing the visibility and notoriety of tech activity, and incentivizing tech growth and investment
        
        • gov't supports tech through policy and regulations,
        
        • civic leadership creates a strong local identity,
        
        • promotes connectivity and visibility through event programming.
      - *People - Establish a robust and stable workforce pipeline by supporting the growth of local talent. (Equitably)
        
        • Enhancing workforce development training and opportunities,
        
        • Getting academic anchors focused on tech,
        
        • Creating better job diversity (?),
        
        • Promoting access to digital tools (like?)