Outdoor recreation also lures the Creative Class

As it turns out, having outdoor recreational opportunities can be another way to lure the creative class (something we've already known in Colorado). It isn't just urban scenes.

According to a recent study:

"The creative class is growing most rapidly in areas that are mountainous, with a mix of forest and open area (but with relatively little cropland), and where winters are sunny."

"Counties with a relatively large number of bicycle and sports stores jobs per capita have gained more than their share of the creative class."

This should be reassuring to musicians who are more at home among action sports enthusiasts than among inner city hipsters.

You can download the study here.

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