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Richard Florida

Richard Florida is Senior Editor at The Atlantic and Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. He is a frequent speaker to communities, business and professional organizations, and founder of the Creative Class Group, whose current client list can be found here.

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  • Comeback City, Divided City

    April 23, 2013

    The comeback of the urban core is a striking reversal of long-term trends. But America’s ongoing urban comeback is far from complete. The next and perhaps greater urban challenge is to extend the benefits of rejuvenating cores to a far broader swath of people and neighborhoods.

  • The Fading Differentiation between City and Suburb

    January 31, 2013

    A “Great Reset”—the structural change following crisis—is underway. And there are some indicators of how metropolitan areas are evolving through a time of historic upheaval.

  • What Draws Creative People? Quality of Place

    October 11, 2012

    Variety, stimulation, and an atmosphere of tolerance help attract people who can afford to be choosy about where they live.

  • Zipcar Ranks Top Vibrant, Efficient and Sustainable Cities

    March 6, 2012

    Top cities ranked by Zipcar based on sustainability, innovation, vibrancy, efficiency, and livability. Number one—the city by the bay.

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