Study Breaks: THE RISE AND UNCERTAINTY OF THE CREATIVE CLASS

HomeCultureThe Rise and Uncertainty of the Creative ClassTHE RISE AND UNCERTAINTY OF THE CREATIVE CLASSDEVIN ROSS, MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITYFEBRUARY 15, 2017FacebookTwitterThe Next Industrial RevolutionIn an increasingly mechanized world, creativity has become the new capital. But, according to social scientists, the economy may not yet be ready for the coming paradigm shift. By Devin Ross, Middle Tennessee State UniversityIn every industry, technology has revolutionized the way we do business.It has not only fundamentally changed the way products are made, sold and distributed, but also how companies compete, how they are managed and how they interact with their customers. Perhaps the industries most affected by these changes are those engaged in creating content, or “the creative industries.” These include all industries related to fields such as advertising, architecture, design, fashion, film music, publishing, television and I.T.

Study Breaks: THE RISE AND UNCERTAINTY OF THE CREATIVE CLASS

HomeCultureThe Rise and Uncertainty of the Creative ClassTHE RISE AND UNCERTAINTY OF THE CREATIVE CLASSDEVIN ROSS, MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITYFEBRUARY 15, 2017FacebookTwitterThe Next Industrial RevolutionIn an increasingly mechanized world, creativity has become the new capital. But, according to social scientists, the economy may not yet be ready for the coming paradigm shift. By Devin Ross, Middle Tennessee State UniversityIn every industry, technology has revolutionized the way we do business.It has not only fundamentally changed the way products are made, sold and distributed, but also how companies compete, how they are managed and how they interact with their customers. Perhaps the industries most affected by these changes are those engaged in creating content, or “the creative industries.” These include all industries related to fields such as advertising, architecture, design, fashion, film music, publishing, television and I.T.

The Economist/Barclays Little Book of Wonders : Interview Richard Florida

Are successful cities built on their creative workers? Urban theorist Richard Florida talks to Caroline Kinneberg

Site Selection : The Rise of Richard Florida – Revisited

Just as Florida modified his book and titled the updated version "The Rise of the Creative Class: Revisited," the professor at the University of Toronto and senior editor at The Atlantic has modified his own views on suburbia.In fact, he says he sees more opportunities than ever in American suburbs, many of which are in varying stages of decline these days.

The Cap Times : Madison360: A decade later, Madison still makes the 'creative class' grade

Florida’s 2002 bestseller, “The Rise of the Creative Class,” has sparked many debates about the relative importance of creativity to the economic health of cities. In his new book, “The Rise of the Creative Class -- Revisited,” Florida reiterates, updates and expands on his bottom line: “Cities need a people climate as much, and perhaps even more, than they need a business climate.” Paul Fanlund interviews Richard Florida asking him a series of Madison-centric questions.

Tampa Bay Times : It's CPR time for Creative Tampa Bay economic organization

Creative Tampa Bay was formed in 2003. The organization quickly emerged as the linchpin between creative types like artists and entrepreneurs, and the region's powerful business community.Now that role is shared by many more area organizations. That is a testament in part to Creative Tampa Bay's success, but also a challenge for the group to claim a still-relevant niche going forward.

Digital Camera : Sean Maher: Boulder gets it right with dominance in tech, talent

In The Rise of the Creative Class Revisited, Florida builds on his original case that creativity is now the "fundamental driver of our economy." To prove it, he analyzed 350 metro areas using a series of creative metrics to rank the top cities in the nation. Boulder came No. 1 on the list followed by San Francisco and Boston.

The Australian : Creativity as an engine of prosperity for any member of the workforce

Florida has published several books on the theme of the creative class including, most recently, The Rise of the Creative Class Revisited, a substantial revision of his 2002 volume.The thrust of Florida's thesis is unchanged: growth of creative industries depends on the "3Ts" -- technology, talent and social tolerance. But he has refined his arguments and updated statistical evidence.

The Miami Herald : Miami now winter home to ‘creative-class’ thinker Richard Florida

Richard Florida, father of the ‘creative class’ concept, finds one at work in his new part-time hometown of Miami, Florida.

Big Think : The Rise of the Creative Service Worker Transcript from Interview

Transcript for Big Think interview with Richard Florida on the ever-widening gap between creative workers and service workers, and what businesses should do about it.

Forbes : Small Cities' Big Role In Reinventing The Economy

This post is part of a new special section called “Reinventing America.” As part of this effort, Micheline Maynard and more than a dozen other Forbes contributors and staff writers focus attention on the challenges facing towns, cities and traditional industries across the nation–and highlight the growing number of surprising success stories. Richard Florida, the author of The Rise of The Creative Class, recently looked at where these knowledge-focused jobs are for a new version of his book, The Rise of The Creative Class, Revised.

Silicon Hills News : Austin Ranks #5 on Richard Florida’s List of Top High Tech U.S. Cities

In Richard Florida's new book The Rise of the Creative Class Revisited, he’s compiled a list of the top tech cities in the U.S.Seattle, home to Microsoft and Amazon, claims the top place from Silicon Valley, which ranked first in his last book. Silicon Valley, which consists of the San Jose metro area, ranks second followed by the greater San Francisco area. Portland, Oregon claims the fourth spot followed by Austin.

GoLocal Worcester : Worcester Named #14 Most Creative City in America

Artists, innovators, and diversity have earned Worcester the #14 spot in best-selling author, Richard Florida's newest book, The Rise of the Creative Class, Revisited.

The Huffington Post : Creativity Is the New Economy

Excerpted with permission from The Rise of the Creative Class Revisited: 10th Anniversary Edition, by Richard Florida.

The Daily Beast : Boulder, Ann Arbor, Tucson & More: 20 Most Creative U.S. Cities

Creativity is now the main driver of America’s economy, and is more and more concentrated in and around cities. Richard Florida reports on the trend—and lists the nation’s most creative metro areas, from Boulder to metropolitan Austin to the Washington, D.C. region.

Time : Richard Florida on How to Keep America's Artists From Starving

As his 'The Rise of the Creative Class' reaches its tenth anniversary, Richard Florida has a plan to keep the artists from starving. It involves a lot more than art. Florida describes how creatives have fared relatively well in the economic downturn of the time between editions of the book.

National Journal : The Rise of the Creative Class, Revisited

This article in the National Journal is an abridged version of the preface to The Rise of the Creative Class, Revisited, out this month from Basic Books.

Salon : Class decides everything

This article was adapted from Richard Florida's new book "The Rise of the Creative Class Revisited" from Basic Books. His nitial research over a decade ago identified the rise of the creative class as a key factor in America’s cities and economy overall. What has struck him since is that the effects of class are not just limited to cities, jobs and the economy. Class increasingly structures virtually every aspect of our society, culture and daily lives — from our politics and religion to where we live and how we get to work, from the kind of education we can provide for our children to our very health and happiness.

800 CEO Read : Unleashing the Creative Reservoir The Rise of the Creative Class, Revisited

800 CEO Read's creative manifesto for the release of Richard Florida's new book, The Rise of the Creative Class Revisited.