Author: Florida Richard
Place: New York
Publisher: A Member of the Perseus Books Group
Year: 2008
Pages: 309
ISBN: 978-0-465-01353-1
Source: Purchased
Keyword: Globalization, Urban Economy, Quality of Place
Classification: 643.12
Shelf: C3R1
Accession No: B1053
Contents: The Question of Where, Part I: Why Place Matters, Part II: The Wealth of Place, Part III: The Geography of Happiness, Part IV: Where We Live Now, Acknowledgments, Appendices, Notes, Index
Abstract: *Who’s Your City?* by Richard Florida challenges the idea that globalization has made location irrelevant. Instead, Florida argues that where we live significantly shapes our careers, relationships, and overall life opportunities. He contends that the global economy is becoming more concentrated in specific cities, making place more important than ever. The book provides data-driven city rankings tailored to different life stages—singles, families, and empty-nesters—helping people make informed relocation decisions. With over 40 million Americans moving each year, Florida’s insights offer a valuable framework for understanding how geography impacts our lives and why choosing the right city matters more than we think.