The New Urban Crisis

Gentrification, inequality, and the new urban crisis that comes with the elite city

As young, educated, and wealthy populations began returning to cities in recent years, the movement of fleeing to the suburbs reversed, and city centers once again gained importance. But this also brought some problems, such as gentrification, income inequality, and discrimination. As cities where the "winner takes all" mentality prevails grow stronger, others continue to weaken.

Richard Florida, who caused a sensation with his 2002 book "The Rise of the Creative Class," evaluates the unexpected shifts that cities have experienced over the past 15 years. He both critiques his own writings and suggests ways to overcome the crisis we are experiencing for better urbanism and a better future.