Measuring all places by 31 segments.
2thinknow's 31 segments which cover all economic, industry and social functions of an economy. 2thinknow can analysis and report on cities by these 31 segments for clients. Whilst focused on metropolitan cities, 2thinknow segment analysis can also be applied to states, suburbs and regions. Indicator data is summarised by segment.
Below are the segments.
Architecture, History & Planning
Arts & Culture
Basic Services (Utilities, Food Supply, Water)
Business
Commerce & Finance
Cultural Exchange: Travel & Tourism
Diplomacy & Trade
Economics (General)
Education, Science & Universities
Environment & Nature
Fashion
Food & Hospitality
Geography
Government & Politics
Health & Medicine
Industry & Manufacturing
Information, Media & Publishing
Labour, Employment & Workforce
Law & Governance
Logistics, Freight & Ports
Military & Defence
Mobility, Autos, Cycling & Transport
Music & Performance
People & Population
Public Safety
Resources, Mining, Oil and Gas
Retail & Shopping
Spirituality, Religion & Charities
Sports & Fitness
Start-ups & Entrepreneurs
Technology & Communications
Design
These segments are designed to capture the modern innovation economy in its completeness, across different countries and cultures. Improvement in multiple segments is captured in the Innovation Cities Indexes by upward movement towards higher classifications.
Cities that perform well in many segments are classified as Nexus or Hub. Node cities have less overwhelming segment strength.
Data Units
Each segments maps to a number of standard Indicators and data points. The 162 standard indicators and their mappings are here.
There is a separate City Benchmarking Data website here that explains the segment and data linkages and allows you to prepare to purchase data.
Adaptations
At the indicator level and in analyst services we can work with other standard industry classifications.
Contact us to discuss how to better recognize innovation in industries and places with segment analysis.