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April 2012

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The Huffington Post : Creative Spaces: Schools That Don’t Suck!

In this newest installment of our Creative Spaces series, we have scoured the world to find schools that truly celebrate and inculcate creativity — whether through their design and architecture, art or music programs, or new ways of thinking. We decided to stick to public schools since most private schools charge high enough tuitions to create complete utopias if they wish.

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April 26, 2012
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NJ Spotlight : Opinion: How People, Places Can Shape Economic Growth

New Jersey’s economic growth strategy should hone in on strategies that address the desires of people, and the needs of business, all within the framework of creating great places.
New Jersey has a lot to learn from thought leaders such as Richard Florida, creator of the Creative Capital Theory of economic growth.

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April 10, 2012
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The Dallas Morning News : Richard Florida and James Spaniolo: North Texas is stronger together

North Texas will be more competitive and its economic future stronger by
working together.The University of Texas at Arlington and the Creative Class Group have been leading an
effort involving regional stakeholders including major chambers of commerce; local elected officials; Vision North Texas; community and civic groups; and UTA faculty, staff and students to help to inform a broad conversation about the path toward a sustainable, shared prosperity.

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April 5, 2012
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Dallas News : Regional cooperation urged in Dallas-Fort Worth

The gathering, “Stronger Together: An Interactive Conversation About Our Region,” brought together experts from the public and private sectors, along with
educators, journalists and artists, to discuss and occasionally debate issues of growth and economic development in the Dallas Fort-Worth area.

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April 5, 2012