Lost South

Rather than begin, we surrender. We surrender to Richard Florida, promoter of creative gentrification. Our small, southern city has been intoxicated by the idea that the “creative class” can save a city. While our existing cultural institutions struggle, enormous amounts of money have been spent betting that “creative entrepreneurs” will immigrate here if only there are enough art parties. Art + martini = Artini! Importing a “Creative Class®” is intended to raise property values. No mention is made of what will happen to the uncreative class that currently populates the target neighborhoods.

Posted: 11.23.09 | Category: Reports | Tags: Chattanooga, Creative Class, Richard Florida | 4 Comments »