T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E X A S A T A R L I N G T O N
Thursday
November 18, 2010
Volume 92, No.
49
www.
theshorthorn.
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Since 1919
BY AMANDA GONZALEZ
The Shorthorn staff
Economic development expert Richard Florida will be on
campus tonight to...
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T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E X A S A T A R L I N G T O N
Thursday
November 18, 2010
Volume 92, No.
49
www.
theshorthorn.
com
Since 1919
BY AMANDA GONZALEZ
The Shorthorn staff
Economic development expert Richard Florida will be on
campus tonight to discuss his
two-year research involvement
with the School of Urban and
Public Affairs.
Florida is the founder of Creative Class Group, an economic
advisory firm.
Florida and his associate, Steven Pedigo, research
and community director, will
serve as visiting scholars to aid
research related to urban and
economic development in North
Texas.
Barbara Becker, School of
Urban and Public Affairs dean,
said the collaboration with Florida and the group will generate
research pushing UTA and the
North Texas economy forward.
Becker said Florida is meeting
with faculty and students today
to begin planning research projects.
She said Florida and Pedigo’s
involvement with the university
will benefit research and enhance
the learning experience
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