I see lots of cities promoting a ”vibrant creative community” in the wake of Richard Florida’s Creative Class and other similar reports. But few actually define what they mean by it. Which is why I liked Ottawa’s take on the issue on that city’s Arts and Heritage web site:
The ingredients for a vibrant creative community are diversity, a spirit of innovation, and authenticity. Local arts creation and production, and a strong awareness of our heritage are key elements in developing these qualities of place.
Not bad.