Group emerges to oppose “creative class” movement in Toronto
July 23, 2009 at 3:19 pm | Posted in amenities, cities, creative class, economic development | 3 CommentsThe Toronto Star reports that an activist group, Creative Class Struggle, has emerged to oppose the influence of Richard Florida and the Martin Prosperity Institute, a think-tank at the University of Toronto. Florida is known for arguing that today’s cities will prosper to the extent they can attract artists, engineers, intellectuals, and other professionals who constitute what he terms the “creative class.” Members of this class are attracted by tolerant environments and a plethora of ammenities, such as cafes, galeries, and restaurants. The activist group complains that Florida’s model ignores that these “glorified professionals” are “supported by an invisible army of low-wage service workers.”
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So what do you urban experts think about Creative Class Struggle’s argument?
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