How to build an information city: a case study of the hays USA information city initiative

摘要

This paper presents a report and case study of the "Hays USA: Information City Initiative." It shows how a midwestern USA city is adapting to the complex, transforming environment of the inforamtion economy in the global knowledge society. This paper examines the factors that encourage the develpment of information cities, and warns of drawbacks that impede the potential for growth into this new environment. The author provides conclusions and recommendations for community leaders, researchers, information architects and telecommunications vendors to assist in develpoing information cities around the world.