Brewed Fresh Daily

I am no longer enamored with Richard Florida�s creative class theory. My disillusionment began after a chance discussion at Lucky�s Caf� in creative-class-trendy Tremont. Each of us present fit Florida�s definition of individuals comprising the creative class � techies, attorneys, university professors and artsy types, male and female, straight and gay. As the conversation wore on, two interrelated topics arose: (1) The lack of raw ideas generated by Cleveland�s creative class, and (2) Cleveland�s grand assortment of creative oddballs. It was at this intersection of ideas that the proverbial light bulb turned on: despite the use of the word �creative,� the creative class is not about creativity at all.