A technology park for Fredericton

Abstract

The technological revolution is dramatically transforming all aspects of our cities, regions and towns. Industrial development is no exception to this statement. The traditional role of industrial parks i n the urban context must be adapted to meet the unfolding needs of our information age. Using the example of Fredericton, this thesis w i l l explore the evolution from conventional industrial parks to today's technology parks. A review of an implementation plan for a proposed technology park i n Fredericton w i ll cover all planning related issues including feasibility, infrastructure and costs. Administration of technology parks and the status of technology-related park developments i n New Brunswick w i l l also be considered. Primary resources of the traditional industrial park have evolved to the human resources needed i n an information-based economy. Technology parks exploit this by their very nature. They are the planned development projects of the next millennium.