THE RICHARD FLORIDA CREATIVITY GROUP
A thriving music scene, ethnic and cultural diversity, outdoor recreation, a great nightlife. These are all amenities attracting the young professionals becoming known as the "Creative Class." Richard Florida's book, The Rise of the Creative Class, details how these people are building cities known for innovation and creativity and how this can be a new economic development strategy. Learn more about the creative cities movement at the Richard Florida Creativity Group site.
THE MEMPHIS MANIFESTO
The Memphis Manifesto is the definitive blueprint for communities competing for creatives and seeking to retain their own. Its principles are guiding communities looking to be magnets for talent in the Knowledge Economy. It was written in Memphis at the first national gathering of the Creative Class by the Creative 100 and their Memphis hosts, representing media, arts, planning, economic development, politics, technology, nonprofits, business, government, and foundations from 47 cities. Learn more about the Memphis Manifesto.
CREATIVE AMERICA PROJECT
The Creative America Project is currently a volunteer effort aiming to encourage artists and creative professionals to vote in 2004 and to run for office in 2006. They are in the process of organizing a Steering Committee and are seeking volunteers to help spread the word about the project. Learn more about the Creative America Project.
DOWNTOWN FOR DEMOCRACY
Downtown for Democracy is a political action committee mobilizing the creative community and transforming its cultural influence into political power: money, visibility, and votes by strategically spending their assets to empower citizens and support viable candidates who will fight for individual liberty, social justic and participatory democracy. Learn more about Downtown for Democracy.