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Thomas Frank argues that Richard Florida’s “creative class” theory persuaded cities to attract affluent professionals with arts and lifestyle amenities, presenting creativity as a driver of economic growth. Frank says the approach often accompanied gentrification and inequality, citing Milwaukee’s job losses and Washington, D.C.’s displacement of low-income residents during redevelopment. He concludes that the theory benefited real estate and business interests without making cities notable centers of artistic production.
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