Rural area - micro scale What is the impact of the interventions on the local level? The introduction of the knowledge centre acts as a catalyst for generating an economy. Local economies are protected and integrated with the new developments. At the local level, people get involved in this Legend:
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transformation by diversifying their lands for different purposes. The coastlines are engaged with the new functions while ensuring softer buffer zones. The creation of new bridges facilitates easy access
to these knowledge centres. Museums, agro-tourism and ecological parks generate revenue but also represent the local culture of the area.