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

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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

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