Guest Lecture: Richard Florida and The New Urban Crisis

Richard Florida, Author, The New Urban Crisis, University of Toronto
Richard Florida, Author, The New Urban Crisis, University of Toronto

Join the Boston University Initiative on Cities on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 4:30pm at 213 Bay State Road to welcome Richard Florida to campus to give a lecture on his new book, The New Urban Crisis: How Our Cities Are Increasing Inequality, Deepening Segregation, and Failing the Middle Class—and What We Can Do About It.

Best known for his concept of the creative class, Mr. Florida’s latest book examines the adverse consequences of contemporary urban migration as cities grapple with growing inequality, housing affordability and gentrification. He offers prescriptions to cities keen to respond to these shifts and nurture or maintain more inclusive communities.