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Miami’S New Urban Crisis, Richard Florida, Miami Urban Future Initiative, Florida International University
Miami’S New Urban Crisis, Richard Florida, Miami Urban Future Initiative, Florida International University
Miami Urban Future Initiative
Greater Miami has experienced remarkable economic success in recent years. The metro area—which spans Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties—is now the eighth-largest in the United States, with around 6.1 million residents and economic output that exceeds that of many nations. As a symbol of Miami’s dramatic growth, its downtown has been stunningly transformed into a bustling area featuring new restaurants and hotels, an expanding cluster of startup companies, and a twenty-first century skyline of high-rise offices and condo towers.
Benchmarking Miami’S Talent Base, Richard Florida, Steven Pedigo, Miami Urban Future Initiative, Florida International University
Benchmarking Miami’S Talent Base, Richard Florida, Steven Pedigo, Miami Urban Future Initiative, Florida International University
Miami Urban Future Initiative
Talent is a key driver of advanced economies. Highly educated and skilled individuals drive income, wages, and economic growth in cities and metros across the globe1 . As Miami aspires to the ranks of leading global cities, how does its talent base stack up?
Benchmarking Miami’S Innovation And Entrepreneurship, Richard Florida, Steven Pedigo, Miami Urban Future Initiative, Florida International University
Benchmarking Miami’S Innovation And Entrepreneurship, Richard Florida, Steven Pedigo, Miami Urban Future Initiative, Florida International University
Miami Urban Future Initiative
The Miami metro—which spans Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties—is an aspiring hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. While Miami has long been a breeding ground for small businesses, the economic value of these businesses has historically trailed behind that of leading tech hubs like the San Francisco Bay Area, Austin, Seattle, and Boston-Cambridge. But the tide appears to be turning in Miami’s favor.
Benchmarking Miami’S Globalization, Richard Florida, Steven Pedigo, Miami Urban Future Initiative, Florida International University
Benchmarking Miami’S Globalization, Richard Florida, Steven Pedigo, Miami Urban Future Initiative, Florida International University
Miami Urban Future Initiative
The Miami Metro—which spans Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties—has quickly ascended the ranks of global powerhouses. In 2017, Miami ranked 30th on A.T. Kearney’s Global Cities Index, just behind Frankfurt and Dubai. With its enviable location, prominent international airport, and major port, Miami now serves as an economic and financial hub for Latin America and a gateway to Europe and the rest of the world.