The Creative Class March 10, 2009
Posted by drea in urban planning.trackback
In light of Cebu being chosen as the Philippines’ creative hub, I’ve started reading Richard Florida’s Cities and the Creative Class. He posits that it is the creative class — people who get paid for creative work — that drive economic development. This is not an elitist statement, but a recognition that since creativity is a trait found in every human, everyone has the potential to join the ranks of the creative class.
What’s an attractive city to such members of the creative class? It’s not one that fosters strong ties, which leaves little room for diversity and individual expression. It’s not shopping malls, tourist spots, or freeways. An attractive city is one that allows creativity to take root and flourish — “high-quality experiences, an openness to diversity of all kinds, and above all else the opportunity to validate such members as creative people. (p. 36)”
Cebu Lifestyle 
Maganda ito kasi magiging expensive ang mga class. Then ang nagtitipid pupunta sa mga beginners. So market is still distributed.
I have just come across your post here on the webpage and was interested in finding out more in terms of the creative industry present in Cebu. I was wondering if you could provide me with some information as I would be conducting my Master Research in Cebu and am focusing on this topic of the creative city as a driver to development.