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When we analyze the technopolis development of DST in the sustainable
context, the detailed factors and contents are as follows: First, in terms of structure,
there are four factors of analysis related to technopolis development such as the
relationship with mother city, land use, major components, and their linkage.
Second, in the part of activity, growth of R&D centers, sectors of industries, spin-
offs from R&D, growth of venture firms are analyzed in detail. Because significant
value of the technopolis lies in its potential for achieving a synergistic rate of
technological innovation through assisting the development of dense communi-
cation networks among heterogeneous R&D activities (Rogers and Dearing 1990).
Third, research interests are focused on network, which is a strategic linkage
among the R&D centers, entrepreneurs, and universities for regional development.
In these respects, we analyze network building in terms of a diversified collabo-
ration system and the process of the networked entrepreneurship in DST.
After analyzing the above mentioned aspects of DST development, we try to
evaluate its sustainability in terms of three major principles (hereafter sustainable
dimension) like environment, equity, and futurity, which were identified through
theoretical review. When we take a cross check between development aspects and
sustainable dimension, the evaluation of DST development can be undertaken.
4 Case Study: Development Pattern of Daedeok Science
Town/Innopolis in Terms of Sustainability
4.1 Overview
DST is located in the center of national territory, approximately 150 km from
Seoul, the capital of Korea (see Fig.
2
). At a distance of about 1 h from major
cities including Seoul, Daegu, Gwangju, exchages with other regional government
officials, industry leaders, and researchers is convenient. Total area of DST is
almost 3,205 ha and is occupied by 71 R&D institutes, 6 universities, and
approximately 800 enterprises. The site is surrounded with a good quality natural
environment including ample green areas around Daejeon City, where people are
not allowed to build houses or factories by specialized law.
There are 2 development stages in DST development. At initial stage, Daedeok
Science Town (DST) established in 1973 within the area of Daejeon Metropolitan
City is the unique science town in Korea which has been developed as a mecca of
science and technology with strong research workforce. DST was intentionally
created as an engine of enhancing national competitiveness of high-technology
R&D Capability through the agglomeration of research institutes bringing together
many national and regional development policy efforts from the last 30 years.
DST, research complex has been built with the investment of $3.16 billion for the
past 3 decades to better respond to the economic demands of the nation. As
mentioned before, it has been well developed with the balance among research
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