Exploring the Multidimensional Hierarchy of Sustainable Living Experience in Inclusive Innovation Districts: The Case of Silicon Alley

The Silicon Alley model is enhancing neighborhood competitiveness through cultural and technological innovation, while the living experience of its inhabitants serves as a critical foundation for sustainable development. This study investigates neighborhoods developed under the Silicon Alley framework. It explores theoretical models and practical pathways that use inclusive design to enhance public facilities and service strategies, ultimately aiming to build a sustainable living experience system. Utilizing a combined LDA-DEMATEL-ISM-MICMAC methodology, the research first identifies seven key factors influencing living experience from multi-source texts, spanning social, technological, emotional, and governance dimensions. It then reveals the cause-effect relationships, hierarchical structure, and driver-dependency mechanisms among these factors. The findings indicate that sustainable collaborative governance acts as a fundamental driver, diversified community experience and urban attractiveness serve as intermediate transmission factors, while Elderly-Friendly Livelihood Experience, Digital Block Experience, Artistic Life Scene Experience, and Local Cultural and Historical Experience function as surface-level outcome factors. The study proposes short-term priorities focusing on collaborative governance and social integration, and long-term strategies emphasizing livelihood services and cultural identity. These recommendations are intended to enhance neighborhood living experience, promote inclusive and sustainable urban renewal, and provide both theoretical insights and practical guidance for achieving sustainable neighborhood development.