Richard Florida

Pandemics have destroyed cities before. Could they do it again?

Charles Kenny, author of a forthcoming book on pandemics, is cautiously optimistic that cities will prevail in the era of COVID-19. Here, he talks to Richard Florida about how infectious diseases have shaped cities throughout history, how COVID-19 could impact urbanization, and why preparedness is everything.

Pandemics have destroyed cities before. Could they do it again?

Values of the Creative Class

Fast Company Magazine

In Praise of Spikes

Impact

Strict voter ID laws directly reduce minority turnout

We are throwing away a record 53.6 million metric tons of electronics

This startup gives renters a financial stake in their apartments

Creativity

Let’s cancel the 4th of July this year

‘Hamilton’ on Disney Plus is a nostalgic tour de force—and that’s the problem

How to watch Hamilton for free on Disney Plus: You can’t, and here’s why

Co.Design

New Trump campaign tee says America First, but Nazi symbol is front and center

You can now smell like space, with this new NASA-inspired fragrance

This $2,500 ventilator is a master class in designing for the COVID-19 era

Work Life

We have a window to create a more racially equitable workplace. Will we take advantage of it?

This is the right way to challenge someone’s thinking

3 ways software can manage employees when they return to the workplace