A presentation (almost) given at the 2009 Net Impact Conference at Cornell University's Johnson School in Ithaca, NY. It's basically a "Creative Economy 101" presentation based on the research I did while a graduate student at the Yale School of Management and an intern with the Hewlett Foundation Performing Arts Program.
2. Where are we going? Five most popular destinations for Yale SOM grads, classes 2003-07 Five largest metropolitan areas by population in US, 2007 New York Los Angeles Chicago Dallas Philadelphia New York Washington, DC Boston San Francisco London
3. Why? Possible reasons: My friends are there Companies I want to work for are there There are things to do around town Lively culture Diversity It’s fun!
44. Conditions for Successful Artist-centric Development Availability of large, affordable, interestingspaces e.g. lofts, warehouses, factories, garages Existing infrastructure ease of access via roads, public transit systems Proximity to other artists & other cultural hotspots network/clustering effects for artists Boston and Providence in the case of New Bedford Use of storefront spaceto generate foot traffic compare to Washington Heights