Kazan became the first Russian city to host a meeting of the exotic at present UCLG Executive Bureau. A correspondent of Realnoe Vremya visited the official opening of the meeting and found out what impressed foreign guests most of all in Kazan, why the already ‘powerful’ organization requires to strengthen its influence on the world stage and why cities are that important places for a successful development of the world economy.
Whoever wins the mayoral election will need more devolved powers to deal with the “plutocratization” of London.
Spanish interview with Richard Florida on the Great Reset and the development of cities.
This month’s Hotlist introduction comes from Richard Florida, international bestselling author, professor and urbanist who amongst many other pursuits founded the Creative Class Group. He is an all-round global think tank genius.”
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In Japan, there are many academics that point to the lack of further economic frontiers, and how advanced economies are no longer able to grow the real economy. Japan’s Liberty Magazine interviews Richard Florida on his views of the econonomic impact of creativity, the “creative class”, and what kind of education is needed to harness the power of creativity.
Richard Florida Interview with Spanish digital magazine about technology and innovation, FUNDETEC.
Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung NZZ, Real Estate Days interview with Richard Florida on how can cities position themselves successfully?
