UNIVERSITY–MUNICIPALITY–BUSINESS (TRIPLE HELIX) COOPERATION MODEL IN PRACTICE – ECOLOGICAL DISTRICT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN POZNAN (EDIT POZNAŃ)

The article serves as a progress report on the activities of the international project entitled "Ecological Cooperative of Innovation and Technology" (EDIT Poznań). The project originated from the initiative of the Faculty of Architecture at Poznań University of Technology and represents a response to the United Nations' call for achieving sustainable development goals through multilateral partnerships. The article highlights the achievements of the scientific research team in the project's inaugural year and introduces the practical application of the Triple Helix model. This conceptual framework advocates for collaboration among three primary” actors”: the academic, public, and private sectors. Using EDIT Poznań as a case study, the benefits and challenges facing stakeholders. Additionally, the role of architects and urban planners in designing sustainable cities of the future is emphasized.