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The Rise of the Creative Class, one of Gary Hamel’s recommendations that “telescope the future or send our minds racing down new tracks.”

The relationship between economic growth and a strong arts presence in a community has really been stirred up by Richard Florida’s book The Rise of the Creative Class.

Restarting economic growth this time around will require a new social and economic framework that is in line with the new idea-driven economy.

Richard Florida and James Milay explore the the effects if a recession hits Canada suggesting that the continuing shift in Canada’s economy from traditional blue-collar, working-class jobs to creative and service jobs will dampen the effects of job losses over all, but those in the working class will feel the pain much more.

Richard Florida warns of an extended period of volatility and conflict in American politics.

Richard Florida’s take on Montreal and it’s position amidst the current economic storm.

Richard Florida on the financial crisis.

Richard Florida suggests that the big sort poses huge implications for US economic competitiveness and a wide range of domestic economic and social issues.

… but not for the reasons you think. One of the few things increasing as fast as the price of oil lately has been the amount of commentary linking higher energy costs to the death of suburbia. Clearly, higher gas prices have affected where people want – or can afford – to live. Just as the demand for SUVs plummets and consumers have finally begun to see the point of hybrids, people are turning away from sprawling exurbs toward urban neighbourhoods and inner suburbs.

Florida finds that communities with large number of gays and lesbians and artists project an image of tolerance, openness and diversity which attracts creative people of all types. Where there is a large talent pool of such people, business thrives.