- June 22, 2020
n this latest release from the joint FIU-Miami Creative City Initiative of Florida International University and the Creative Class Group, we take a deep dive into the creative economy of the Miami metropolitan area or Greater Miami, which spans Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Our research evaluates Miami’s Creative Class in comparison to the 53 large metros with populations over one million, as well as all 382 metros in the U.S. We begin by analyzing nine key occupational groups that make up the Creative Class: science, computer and math, arts and media, architecture and engineering, business and finance, law, education, management and healthcare. We then identify where the majority of Miami’s creative workers live, as well as the areas of strengths and weakness in Miami’s creative economy. The conclusion outlines a series of strategic recommendations for improving Miami’s creative economy and transforming the region into a more inclusive creative hub.