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Program Information |
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Host: Carson Cooper
Produced by: WUSF Public Broadcasting
E-mail: letters@wusf.org |
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Florida Matters “The Creative Class in Tampa Bay ” (October 20th, 2006)
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Richard Florida, author of "The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It's Transforming Work, Leisure, Community and Everyday Life."
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Several years ago, the economist Richard Florida coined the phrase the "Creative Class" to describe the artists, musicians, engineers, entrepreneurs and others who become "urban pioneers" revitalizing blighted areas. Florida maintains that when this class moves into a neighborhood, other businesses and residents follow, enhancing the quality of life for the entire city.
Is the Tampa Bay Area attracting these creative types?
 Listen now
 
This week on Florida Matters, Carson Cooper discusses the "Creative Class" concept with our guests:
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Jeff Danner, St. Petersburg City Council Member
Michelle King, Gulfport City Council Member
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Paul Wilborn, Creative Industries Manager for the City of Tampa
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Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:30 pm, and Saturday at Noon, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station. |
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Related links from WUSF News, NPR and Public Television |
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Richard Florida - Tracking the Creative Class • NPR's Weekend Edition |
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Tampa Gets Lesson in Creative Development • a report from WUSF's Steve Newborn |
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Cities Seek to Prosper by Luring Creative People • NPR's Weekend Edition |
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Marketing Cities • NPR's Talk of the Nation |
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Online Resources |
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Tampa Bay Business Committee for the Arts - Survey
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Jeff Danner, St. Petersburg City Council |
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Paul Wilborn, Creative Industries Manager for the City of Tampa |
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Michelle King, Gulfport City Council Member |
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About Florida Matters |
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Florida Matters is WUSF 89.7's forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community.
Florida Matters addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2006. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.
Learn more about WUSF's Ascertainment Survey 2005.
Tell us what you think. Take WUSF's Ascertainment Survey 2006. |
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Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper |
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Carson Cooper |
Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.
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