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Who's Your City?: How the Creative Economy Is Making Where to Live the Most Important Decision of Your Life
by Richard Florida
from Basic Books
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 
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Helpful book 
I find the book interesting and very helpful in my quest to decide where to retire. I still haven't reached a conclusion, but at least I know what homework I haven't done. Gail
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Interesting...but dumbed down? 
An interesting look at why place matters more and more despite the increasing trend towards global talent markets and location-free jobs. Florida's analysis is well-written and easily accessible, but I wonder if the data he presents is overly dumbed-down to be accessible to the general public. It's an interesting set of insights, and I recommend it to any and everyone considering a location switch, but don't expect a thorough sociological or anthropological analysis.
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Timely and reflects what most of us may intuitively feel already
This book is extremely timely and I anticipate it will be even more relevant in years to come. Why? Because people's happiness does depend a great deal on where they live, how far they commute to work, the general feel of a city and their stage in life.
This book explores all those topics and also ties them into the changes in our world. Along the way, you may find some surprises about which cities and neighborhoods are likely to make you feel better. I felt affirmed about my location and my choice of... more info
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Florida will both violate and fulfill your expectations
Florida tackles an issue so big that we often fail to see it. The elephant in the living room is the city we choose! He helps highlight decisions it affects (mate selection, children & schools, work, commute, and more as well as the tremendous importance of this single choice - your city. Indeed, it is a choice. A must read for everyone.
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