Start-ups are transforming cities. Entrepreneurs are inspiring creative communities and transforming the social and economic landscape of the neighborhoods where they cluster. What drives entrepreneurs together and creates these communities? To answer this question, we looked at catalysts of entrepreneurial communities in cities around the world. The team found that a range of spaces — such as innovation hubs, incubators, maker spaces and fab labs — are at the core of these communities. They represent the main link between entrepreneurs and the broader economic and social fabric of the city. We call these “Creative Community Spaces” (CCS). How are these CCS helping transform our cities? We compiled a set of case studies from around the world and analyzed their impact. There are more details in this report. CCS serve as hubs for entrepreneurial communities to gather and connect with each other.... — blog.wb.org/blogs