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Author:Fairbairn, C.
Title:Sun, sea and science.
Journal:Business
1988 : NOV, p. 110-114
Index terms:REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
HIGH TECHNOLOGY
FRANCE
Language:eng
Abstract:Review of the creation of the Sophia Antipolis science park on the French Riviera, to make it the equivalent of the US Silicon Valley. Cost, location, jobs, housing, building construction. The big international companies attracted to the science park. Facilities for employees. Key communications facilities. Air and rail links. How the environment inspires those employed. Marseille to build its own science park. Vision of "electronic highway" along the Riviera. Need to attract small firms and effort to attract high risk start-ups.
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