Here at BZ•IN•TL, we examine the factual (core base), behavioral (development) and potential (transformation) aspects to measure and analyze a city’s urban development and transformation. We then cross examine this across the city’s economy, demographics, technology and governance systems. This creates a strategic matrix by which we can judge current progress in, and thereby, potential for, sustainable urban development.
Core Base (Factual) is the city’s data. This includes the size of the economy, the number of residents, its current infrastructure (both physical and digital), and the policies available to support development.
Development (Behavioral) factors in the element of change. This includes core and emerging industries, population flow, adoption of new technology and investment in new infrastructure, and the role of the government in supporting new technologies and initiating implementation.
Transformation (Potential) describes the city’s other advantages. This includes the rise of supporting and new industries, talent specialization, presence of innovative technology, and overall ease of doing business.
Using the Analytical Matrix for Urban Centers, we can evaluate current progress and future opportunities in any urban center by harnessing pools of data and directing them towards impact for international businesses.
Leveraging Core Base, Development and Transformation metrics, we can evaluate overall synergy between all aspects of the city, and judge the ability of the city to be a sustainable urban center.
