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The Florida’s Eden plan has been endorsed by those with deep involvements in developing regional creative economies.

Becky Anderson, founder of HandMade in America and the Creative Economies Institute in Asheville, North Carolina, has assisted countless organizations across the United States and around the world.

Becky Anderson says:

“Florida’s Eden gets it right. By using their assets of natural beauty and culture they are developing an economy and recognition for their region.”

Richard Florida, author of Rise of the Creative Class, and international consultant to communities developing their creative economies, says:

The Florida’s Eden plan is on the leading edge of the international movement for developing regional creative economies. 

Creativity is a tremendous engine for economic growth and the Florida’s Eden plan is unique in its awareness of the many commonly experienced pitfalls and challenges. 

This plan is an inclusive, open, and neutral agency developed specifically to address the problems of income disparities, rural isolation, and a degraded environment and quality of life. 

As a plan which encourages cooperation and partnerships, Florida’s Eden merits attention, as it allows individuals to participate without losing their own identity, control and investment. 

In short, in bringing prosperity and improved quality of life, this is the work we would like to see happening in communities around the country.

Richard Florida