Collaborative Development of Sports and Leisure Towns from the Perspective of Complex Adaptive Systems

Abstract

Using methods such as literature review, field research, and logical analysis, this study explores the systematic nature, challenges, and optimization paths for the collaborative development of sports and leisure towns from the perspective of complex adaptive systems. The systematic characteristics of collaborative development in sports and leisure towns include seven fundamental properties: aggregation, flow, nonlinearity, diversity, identification, building blocks, and internal models, along with two operating modes: a multidimensional collaborative operation system and an external linkage development mechanism. The main challenges are as follows: (1) "Identification" distortion – insufficient depth in core content excavation; (2) "Building Blocks" fragmentation – ineffective integration of regional resources; (3) "Internal" differentiation – improper management and organization of diverse stakeholders; (4) "Aggregation" disorder – inadequate collaboration for multidimensional integrated development; (5) "Talent" shortage – weak guidance in talent cultivation and recruitment policies. The proposed optimization paths include: (1) tracing back to the origins to shape unique cultural couplings; (2) deep interweaving to strengthen precise resource allocation; (3) conjugate driving to standardize governance systems for multiple stakeholders; (4) network construction to formulate multidimensional development blueprints; (5) local-university collaboration to empower talent cultivation and introduction policies.