Contents

Ⅰ　General Reports
1　The Rise of International Innovation Hub
　　—2015 Trends of World Cities’ Development【Deng Zhituan, Tu Qiyu】／001
Abstract: With no doubt，the Keyword of City theories and practices in 2015 shall be innovation.Innovation transforms itself from one of the policy choices in fighting against the New Great Recession since 2008 to the only strategy in positioning a city in the new round of world city network formation.The paper provides a full introduction of the concept，characters as well as functions of International Innovation huThe authors believe that the “World City 2.0” Index developed by this annual report indicates the path leading to the formation of International Innovation hubs.
Keywords: International Innovation Hub;World City 2.0;Global Innovation Network

Ⅱ　Urban Innovation
2　The Mechanism of the Growth of Geography of Innovation in Developed Countries【Li Jian】／051
Abstract: To understand the evolution mechanism of spatial organization in innovation districts and then to guide the development practice is an important task in now.Based on Analysis of assets in innovation districts from Brookings report，the paper knows well about the roles in evolution process of innovative districts，and then studies the growth mechanism of innovative districts separately from dimensions of enterprises and government.Finally，the paper proposes Enlightenment for Chinese cities.
Keywords: Innovation Districts；Geography of Innovation；Growth Mechanism

3　The Development of Local Creative Economy in Developing Countries【Lin Lan】／060
Abstract: Development of local scale of creative economy has already caused the widespread attention of experts and scholars.Local scale creative economic development aims to establish the association between cultural sectors，expand cultural selection，improve the cultural survival，and ensure the economic life not only sustainable but also can be changed.Based on local scale “culture”，the report analyzed the necessary conditions of local creative economic development and its positive results.
Keywords: Local;Culture;Creative Economy

4　A New Trend of Innovation Geography in USA【Su Ning】／073
Abstract: This paper，based on the report “The Rise of Innovation Districts：A New Geography of Innovation in America Strategy” issued by Brookings Institution，tried to capture this emerging trend of Innovation Districts.It explored the large forces and local practices and practitioners that are driving innovation and provide initial guidance to U.S.city and metropolitan leaders on how best to recognize and extend the growth of their own innovation districts.The paper analyzed the multiple assets of innovation districts，and provided real-world guidance and insights for cities trying to start or extend this model in their own communities.
Keywords: Innovation District；United States；Urban Regeneration；Innovation Policy

Ⅲ　Urban Strategy
5　“Global Night-time City”：The Best Practice and Long-term Planning of Sydney Night-time
　　Economy System【Su Ning】／086
Abstract: This paper，based on the long term plan of OPEN Sydney：Future directions for Sydney at night，Strategy and action plan 2013-2030 issued by City of Sydney，tried to study roadmap for improving Sydney’s night-time economy.The study focused on the problems such as growing visitor volumes，transport availability and capacity，the diversity of leisure options available at night and how to better balance growth to ensure Sydney is a place where people can live as well as do business.
Keywords: Sydney；Global Night-time City；Night-time Economy；Strategy Planning

6　The Global Partnership of Chicago and Mexico City【Tang Wei】／100
Abstract: Twin cities have been the major type of urban communication. However，the new economic partnership signed by Chicago and Mexico launches a series of initiative in trade，innovation，education and other fields and，promotes employment and competitiveness in advanced industries.The world is evolving as a network of trading cities，seamlessly integrating the exchange of people，goods，services，energy，capital，ideas，and culture.North America as a unique competitive producing and trading platform has been driven by cities and metro regions which in turn become the engine and center for trading and investment.The partnership of Chicago and Mexico city has implications for Chinese cities in following aspects：(1) integrated economic trading relationship between twin cities；(2) proper economic trading in conform to industries and development，sharing innovative policy and enhancing competitiveness；and，(3) deepened cooperation in innovation，education and human capital.
Keywords: City Economic Partnership;Urban and Metro Trading Network;Chicago;Mexico City.

7　Johannesburg 2040 Growth and Development Strategy【Zhang Jiantao】／107
Abstract: As the economic center of South Africa and an emerging global city，Johannesburg plays a key role in the social-economic progress of Africa.To be adaptive to the rapidly changing global context，to promote the city’s sustainability and competitiveness，the Municipal Government has forwarded Joburg 2040 Growth and Development Strategy (GDS) in view of the city’s potential and characteristics.Major goals of Joburg 2040 are： (1) Improved quality of life and development-driven resilience for all； (2) Provide a resilient，liveable，sustainable urban environment-underpinned by infrastructure supportive of a low-carbon economy； (3) An inclusive，job-intensive，resilient and competitive economy that harnesses the potential of citizens；and,(4) A high performing metropolitan government that pro-actively contributes to and builds a sustainable，socially inclusive，locally integrated and globally competitive Gauteng City Region.
Keywords: Johannesburg;2040;Growth and Development Strategy;Sustainability

Ⅳ　Urban Economy
8　The Development and Indication of Hamburg Free Trade Zone【Yan Yanming, Yan Ting】／116
Abstract: Hamburg Free Trade Zone has a long history of over 125 years and is one of the best global free trade zones.In the long period of development，relying on the superior geographical location and the support of local government，Hamburg free trade zone developed successfully and accumulated a lot of experience.During the process of China to promote the construction of the free trade zone，we can make reference from Hamburg free trade zone.
Keywords: Hamburg Free Trade Zone;Supervision Mechanism；Port Economy

9　Sustainable Population Policy of Singapore in Promoting Economic Development【Li Jian】／125
Abstract: With the aging of the population，social economic development in Singapore will face a major crisis.In 2013 Singapore introduced population white paper.With in-depth study on size and structure of family，population，labor force，the white paper puts forward to the core idea of taking family and population as the core of social development，promoting marriage and family planning，modulating foreign labor policy according to the needs of social and economic development.The white paper has the important enlightenment to Chinese big city which already entered the aging of the population development pathway.
Keywords: Singapore；Population；White Paper

10　Prediction of London’s Employment Growth for 2023【Yan Yanming】／136
Abstract: London used to be an influential industrial center in the world.After industrialization，London City Hall have made snap to the industry development planning and reform，put forward several industry development planning with forward-looking.This effectively promoted the economic prosperity and employment growth.
Keywords: London；Employment；Economic Outlook；Services Industry

Ⅴ　Urban Society
11　Singapore’s Governance Strategy in the Promotion of Innovation-oriented Economy【Li Jian】／147
Abstract: The report focuses on the organic combination of opportunity and local governance measures of Singapore in the period of transformation from traditional capital intensive industry to innovation-oriented economy and，gives more expanded solutions for transformation development of Chinese cities.
Keywords: Innovation-oriented Economy；Local Governance;Singapore

12　Non-profit Organization Ability Construction in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area【Tao Xidong】／156
Abstract: The city of New Orleans is a port city in Louisiana，and is a largest port city second to New York.Since 2005，the incidence of Hurricane Katrina，its urban development，political system，social governance have undergone tremendous impact and change，but during the non-profit organizations play a very important role.Over the past decade，New Orleans has a high poverty rate，the economy in recession consistent，that how to re- assess the development issues and health and human services is a very real problem.With the help of the analysis report on the status of the city’s non-profit organizations of the U.S.Urban Institute (The Urban Institute) in 2012，the paper promotes some inspiring suggestions for social governance of China cities.
Keywords: New Orleans；Nonprofit Organizations；Experience；Inspira-tion

13　Taipei YouBike Project and Urban Public Bicycle System【Li Jian, Jian Boxiu】／165
Abstract: The bicycling sport and culture has been widely recognized in international city.The bicycling is more for transportation than other objective in China city，and the development and promotion of bicycle culture was quite weak.The briefing wants to introduce development，operation management and public service condition of YouBike project in Taipei，and then analyzes reference and inspiration to city of mainland.
Keywords: Taipei；Urban Transportation；YouBike

Ⅵ　Urban Culture
14　New Methods on Safeguarding Living Urban Heritage【Zhao Xiaomei】／174