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Our work

The Creative Class Group, founded by world renowned urbanist Richard Florida, is a global advisory firm composed of expert researchers, academics, and business strategists. Our proprietary data and research, gives companies and regions leading insights to achieve growth and prosperity.

Nike

Advised Nike on the future of training and fitness, focusing on how urban development and the geography of fitness will evolve. Offered insights and expertise on the impacts of where people live, societal trends, and lifestyle shifts which will shape the fitness experiences and influence the future of physical activity.

Meta (Facebook, Instagram)

Author a white paper study on the rise of the Creator Economy. Lead all pr and marketing efforts with Facebook and Instagram senior communications team to release the findings.

Microsoft

Contribute data and narrative for Microsoft’s reigniting shared productivity initiative

WeWork

Serving as advisors and experts on the We Work Future of Work and Cities Global Initative.

BMW

Ideas don’t have airbags to protect them. Collaborated with GSD&M agency executives and senior members of the BMW team to build the “Idea Class” campaign, which was hailed by the agency as “one of its most successful ad campaigns for BMW.” Click to watch video.

Cirque Du Soleil

Advised Cirque du Soleil on target city market selection in the U.S. and Canada.

Starwood

Provided key insights and findings on location and regional creativity measures for more than 15 global locations while developing and curating content for the creative class consumer.

Edens’ Union Market

Advised one of North America's largest retail developers on creative placemaking and retail diversity for Union Market in Washington, DC.

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Our Services

Data & Research

The Creative Class group provides communities, economic developers and real estate developers with the research and tools needed to implement competitive strategies for sustainable economic prosperity.

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Consulting

Economic development, workshops, and corporate advising. CCG works with cities large and small to help empower leaders to achieve greater economic growth, inclusivity and sustainability.

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Speakers

The Creative Class Group has convened the world’s best experts on creativity, business innovation, economic development and global trends.

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covid CITIES

Providing guidance, insights and strategy to mayors, governors, and community leaders on economic recovery strategies.

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Richard Florida
Speaking

Richard Florida is one of the world’s leading urbanists. He is a researcher and professor, serving as University Professor at University of Toronto’s School of Cities and Rotman School of Management and a Distinguished Fellow at NYU and Florida International University.

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Richard Florida’s
Online Course

Join Professor Richard Florida’s Global Cities Online Course! This free course will provide the knowledge and the tools needed to understand what cities do, why they matter, the forces shaping the greatest wave of urbanization in history, and how to pick the right place for you.

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covidCITIES.com

Providing guidance, insights and strategy to mayors, governors, and community leaders on economic recovery strategies.

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