Richard Florida showed us the earning power of the Creative Class. Ten years on we’ll ask him how the creatives are doing in tough times.
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Glaeser on cities
Edward Glaeser of Harvard University and author of The Triumph of Cities talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about American cities. The conversation begins with a discussion of the history of Detroit over the last century and its current plight. What might be done to improve Detroit’s situation? Why are other cities experiencing similar challenges to those facing Detroit? Why are some cities thriving and growing? What policies might help ailing cities and what policies have helped those cities that succeed? The conversation concludes with a discussion of why cities have such potential for growth.
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Growing Green Cities
We look at the world’s greenest cities and how a greener planet can start where population is most dense.
Tagged with environment cities urban green
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Gavin Newson on Green Cities
Wed April 8 • 9 months, 1 week ago Gavin Newsom Cities and Time Play Now More than any other political entity, cities learn from each other. San Francisco’s youthful mayor has traveled the world examining what works best in other cities. Now in his sixth year on the job, he has seen various ideas and programs bloom or wither, and has led the city’s ambition to become one of the world’s Greenest. In , in a world now mostly urban.