Tag Archives: Creative Class
Does Lexington Need the Creative Class?
Bad news on the local economic front today: at least a $2 million shortfall in Lexington’s budget. Not terrible, given the conditions, but pretty stark nonetheless. Of course, most people have seen this coming for a long time. Our city … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, New World Planning
Lexington is Flunking the Creative Class
In 2002, Richard Florida published “The Rise of the Creative Class.” His thesis was simple: creative people would fuel a city/region’s economy. The way to get those people was to nurture talent, utilize technology, and offer a tolerant atmosphere. In … Continue reading
Filed under Economy
