Where the World's Brains Are
Global research centers function as a hub for knowledge based economies. Where are these institutions most concentrated? More »
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Richard Florida is Senior Editor at The Atlantic and Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto. See his most recent writing at The Atlantic Cities. More
Florida is author of The Rise of the Creative Class, Who's Your City?, and The Great Reset. He is founder of the Creative Class Group.
Global research centers function as a hub for knowledge based economies. Where are these institutions most concentrated? More »
A video profiling efforts to create a more livable post-sprawl mega city More »
The economic crisis is altering the landscape of global finance. Which factors determine the world's financial powerhouses? More »
A video depicting how New York City is changing to a "city for people" More »
A video demonstrating the transformative role that public art can play More »
Women's employment correlates with overall life satisfaction and other interesting factors More »
Recruitment is not only coming from a distinct income bracket, but also from specific U.S. regions, further distancing enlisted soldiers from the American people More »
Beautiful aerial photos of housing developments stymied by the real estate collapse More »
How urban density affects travel time in the nation's 51 largest metro areas More »
Comparing the densest areas reveals that innovation and growth are clustered on the coasts More »
Scientific knowledge powers the rise of new industries facilitating the growth and prosperity of a region. Which areas have a high concentration of tech? More »
A revealing chart from Mike Mandel showing how America invested in assets throughout the last decade More »
A higher concentration of creative folks correlates with better economic outcomes. How artsy is your region? More »
The areas with more creative workers generally have higher regional wages. Where does your region fit in? More »
Today's post in the density series looks at the number of adults with bachelor's degrees per square kilometer throughout the U.S. How dense is your area? More »
An introduction to a series analyzing economic development as it relates to geographic clusterings of industry More »
Millions of homeowners are hurting, but real estate woes vary by region. See how your area fares. More »
Brainier metros have better economic outcomes, which areas top the list? More »
These jobs will continue to grow, providing high-wage employment for a lot of Americans. Unfortunately, their geographic concentration will only add to economic inequality. More »
As the service industry continues to grow, Americans must see these jobs as a key to providing better, more engaging, higher-wage employment More »
