This document discusses how cities have evolved from the early 20th century to present day and need to continue adapting for the future. It outlines key trends including the rise of suburbs and auto-dependence after WWII. More recently, digitalization, knowledge work, and innovation have become dominant economic drivers. Silicon Valley's success shows that innovation thrives where skilled workers can collaborate in dense, mixed-use environments. However, most cities still follow outdated 20th century development patterns that separate uses and prioritize automobiles over walking. To foster innovation going forward, cities need new models with vibrant public spaces where ideas can be shared.
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B
A
3 Destinations
6 ITE Trips
C
B
A
3 Destinations
6 ITE Trips
3 Destinations
2 ITE Trips
B
A
C
C
Mixed-Use =
Reduced Trips &
Fewer miles traveled
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Connected Network = Smaller Streets & More Capacity
As communities become more compact,
the demand for transit increases
DENSITY
VMT
DENSITY
VEHICLEOWNERSHIP
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Electronics component entrepreneurs: High tech manufacturing and
the relationship between research, engineering, and production
The Origins of Silicon Valley
1920s
Radio
1940s
Vacuum tube
Lockheed Martin
in Sunnyvale 1957
Moffet Park 1971
NASA
In Sunnyvale 1937
NASA and Department of Defense
spending were significant sources of
demand for early silicon valley industry
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Semiconductor wafer
diffusion area, circa 1958
Credit: Fairchild Camera
and Instrument
Corporation
The Origins of Silicon Valley
1920s
Radio
1940s
Vacuum tube
1950s/60s
Semiconductor
Electronics component entrepreneurs (spin-off companies):
High tech manufacturing, supplied by vacuum tube industry
Fairchild Semiconductor 1960 - Credit: Courtesy of Wayne Miller/Magnum Photos
New management techniques, collaborative organizational structures
The Origins of Silicon Valley
1920s
Radio
1940s
Vacuum tube
1950s/60s
Semiconductor
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The Origins of Silicon Valley
1920s
Radio
1940s
Vacuum tube
1950s/60s
Semiconductor
1970s+
Integrated Circuit
Electronics component spin-off companies: created new markets world-
wide and built up the venture capital markets in the region
The Origins of Silicon Valley
1920s
Radio
1940s
Vacuum tube
1950s/60s
Semiconductor
1970s+
Integrated Circuit
Electronics component spin-off companies:
drew from a pool of semiconductor workers
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Built on the established regional electronics
components industry
The Origins of Silicon Valley
1920s
Radio
1940s
Vacuum tube
1950s/60s
Semiconductor
1970s+
Integrated Circuit
1980s
PCs
In the tradition of
amateur radio
enthusiasts
The Origins of Silicon Valley
1920s
Radio
1940s
Vacuum tube
1950s/60s
Semiconductor
1970s+
Integrated Circuit
1980s
PCs
1990s-Today
software
Continuing the tradition of
entrepreneurship, innovative technology, and the changing workplace
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The Heart of Manufacturing
Average 40-50%
Manufacturing
Manufacturing %
0-10%
10-20%
20-30%
30-40%
40-50%
50-60%
60-70%
> 70%
The area in and around
Sunnyvale contains some
of the highest density of
manufacturing in the Bay
Area
Source: The Concord Group
Lower Average Wage
Higher Average Wage
AverageWage
PerWorker
Source: The Concord Group
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Sunnyvale and
the Bay Area
will continue to
grow and change
Source: ABAG & CA Dpt. of finance
Bay Area Growth 2000-2040
Source: U.S. Census 2005 & City of Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale Growth 2005-2025
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023
Employment on the Rise across the Bay Area
Job growth drives demand for all candidate land uses
Source: The Concord Group
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