Richard Florida
World-Renowned Economist and Urban Studies Researcher, Author and Professor at University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management
Esteemed urbanist, shaping global urban development and economics.
Richard Florida is a distinguished figure renowned for his multidisciplinary contributions to urban studies, academia, and entrepreneurship. As University Professor at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities and Rotman School of Management, he also holds the title of Distinguished Fellow at NYU’s Schack School of Real Estate.
With a prolific writing career, Florida has authored best-sellers like “The Rise of the Creative Class” and “The New Urban Crisis,” while co-founding CityLab, a leading publication focused on urbanism. As an entrepreneur, he founded the Creative Class Group, advising global entities on urban development strategies.
Florida’s academic journey includes professorships at George Mason University and Carnegie Mellon University, along with visiting roles at Harvard and MIT. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Renowned for his data-driven research, Florida offers unique insights into the social, economic, and demographic forces driving the modern global economy, solidifying his position as a foremost expert in urban studies and economics.
