The fail of the creative class?

This was an interesting article.... http://www.business7.co.uk/insider-magazine/current-issue-feed/2010/07/19/ian-ritchie-support-agencies-and-art-colleges-missed-a-trick-97298-22423440/

 

Way back in 2002, an American developmental economist called Richard Florida published a book called The Rise of the Creative Class which argued that the presence of artists, musicians, and other 'bohemians' in a city create a climate which is highly conducive to the development of high technology and other innovative businesses, and he quoted cities such as Boston and San Francisco as examples of this effect.....

 

Dundee seemed to be succeeding in this, although the sad demise of Realtime Worlds dented this progress.  Edinburgh had a great opportunity too, but it seems that they've missed a great opportunity too. 

Is there any chance for Aberdeen, considering we recently threw away a £4.3m grant from the Scottish Arts Council, in order to 'see what might happen' with the Ciy square plan?

If Florida's hypothesis in his latest book is right, then will Aberdeen manage to sustain itself in the long term?

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