CIVIC RESEARCH
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Spatial models can act strategically at multiCOMMERCIAL ple scales when they are characterized by the ability to engage an immediate context as well as to rethink a larger logic of a city-region. In this sense, Tainan’s ambition to operate as a office Knowledge corridor does not simply mean self office reorganization through mobility systems, nor HOUSING office office does it imply the physical regeneration of the existing city fabric. None of these should be JingZhong 3rd Military Dependents’ Village Site: Func+ HOUSING overlooked or ignored, however there is a need tional affinities within the Knowledge Corridor and opportunity in Tainan to challenge the existing morphologies with the new, constructive scenarios of productivity, with the knowledge economy related functions and programmes. One scenario could operate within the corridor as an umbrella, bringing together the university with the multinational research and development corporations of different sizes, supporting them with an attractive living environment. Another one might look into providing an academic staff and students with a new form of housing as well as to operate as a civic resource, effectively supporting the existing communities.