What Are Communities of Innovation — and Why They Matter for the Midwest
Across the Midwest, cities are re-imagining how people, ideas, and industries connect. Communities of innovation—also called research parks or innovation districts—bring together universities, private companies, and civic leaders to accelerate discovery, entrepreneurship, and job creation. These districts are redefining what economic development looks like. Rather than isolated R&D centers, they build entire ecosystems where researchers, […]