Invited essay published by the Scottish Council for Development and Industry as a policy statement on the importance of good quality public spaces for the knowledge economy. The essay reviews the emergence of the knowledge economy, the digital revolution, the internet of things, the importance of public space, the renaissance of streets and spaces, the benefits and opportunities of public space and a series of case studies. With a preface by Dr Brian Veitch, SCDI Board and an introduction by Mark Bevan, Chief Executive, SCDI.

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