Understanding social innovation and governance in urban redevelopment: systematic literature review

Governance and social innovation offer potential solutions to challenges and opportunities arising from urban redevelopment. However, clarifying their roles in the redevelopment process is essential to support long-term urban sustainability. Through a systematic literature review, this study integrated two frameworks: the urban redevelopment policy change and process (conditions-pathways-outcomes) and the innovation process (gradual-substantive-transformative). This approach allowed us to identify nine key attributes relevant to governance and social innovation in urban redevelopment: collaboration, public innovation, participation, sustainability, quality of life, governance, social innovation, creativity and strategic approach. From these attributes, this study developed a research agenda focused on transformative innovation in urban redevelopment. By integrating governance and social innovation in the context of urban redevelopment, the framework – transformative innovation for urban redevelopment – as a future research agenda offers a pathway to address urban challenges and promote sustainable, transformative change in redevelopment practices.