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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Best U.S. Metros for Women's Well-Being
Large U.S. cities offer high quality of life for women, according to the Social Science Research Council.
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America's Best Cities for Transit, According to Walk Score
New York, San Francisco, Boston, and D.C. top a new ranking of the best cities for transit.
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Which Parts of the Country Produce the Most NFL Players?
Despite Friday Night Lights portrayals, there's a lot more geographic diversity in NFL prospects than you might think.
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Which Cities Are the Musical Trend Setters?
A new study ranks Atlanta, not New York or L.A., as the most influential on our musical tastes.
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Maps
The Most (and Least) Peaceful Places in America
A new report tracks violence and incarceration rates across America's states and metros.
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London's Next Top Mayor
The race to be mayor of London has devolved into personalities, but serious economic and social issue confront the city and its next mayor.
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What Makes Some Cities Greener Than Others
The economic factors behind pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Charts
Why Bigger Cities Are Greener
Denser, more populous cities are more energy efficient than their smaller counterparts.
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More on the Teen Birthrate Bible Belt Connection
What other factors influence which states have the highest teen birthrates?
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Maps
Which Cities Tend to Be the Greenest? The Answer May Surprise You
Some metropolitan areas emit much more CO2 than others.
