Richard Florida
Richard Florida is Co-Founder and Editor at Large at The Atlantic Cities. He's also a Senior Editor at The Atlantic, Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, and Global Research Professor at New York University. 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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Next Great Idea
How and Why American Cities Are Coming Back
A conversation with Alan Ehrenhalt, author of The Great Inversion, on what it means for communities across America.
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The Limits of Density
Denser cities are more productive, more innovative, and more energy efficient. But only up to a point.
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Videos
How Detroit Is Rising
You've heard the story of the city's downfall. This is the story of its comeback.
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Best Places for New College Grads, 2012
The job market for this year's college graduates is tough, but choosing the right city can make all the difference.
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The Midwest's Manufacturing Conundrum
The region's reliance on manufacturing may have hindered its economic revitalization, according to a Chicago Fed study.
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Maps
New York City: The Nation's Second Leading Tech Hub
In the last few years, New York has risen to prominence in the world of tech start-ups.
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Rankings
America's Most Powerful Global Cities
Sizing up the global clout of U.S. cities.
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Charts
Americans Trust Local Government More Than Washington
61 percent of Americans have a favorable view of their local government.
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Why Microsoft Chose New York City
Another step in New York's rise as an urban center for tech.
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Cleveland’s Downtown Rebound
Growth downtown has outpaced Cleveland's suburbs and exurbs.
