Creative Industries

Hamilton’s Creative Industries - Geostreet Mapping

Research | Spatial Analysis

Geostreet has generated a set of maps showing the spatial distribution of Hamilton’s Creative Industries:

CI Map:  All Sub-Sectors
CI Map:  Film/Video/Broadcasting
CI Map:  Design & Digital Media
CI Map:  Music
CI Map:  Visual Art
CI Map:  Performance Art
CI Map:  Festivals & Events

Hamilton Creative City Initiative - Phase 1 Report

Research | Public Consultation | Data Analysis | Policy Analysis/Development | Spatial Analysis

The Hamilton Creative City Initiative (HCCI) studies the creative industry in the city of Hamilton. The Initiative will be gathering information through targeted surveys about creative organizations, workers and consumers. The intent is to build a holistic picture of this significant segment of Hamilton’s economy.

Hamilton and the Creative Class

Research | Data Analysis | Policy Analysis/Development

This UrbanInsights bulletin reviews the popular concept by Richard Florida, highlighting Hamilton’s national rankings in the major indices. Additionally, the report provides recommendations in order to aid municipal efforts in attracting and retaining the Creative Class.

Creative City: Hamilton’s Culture Labour Force

Research | Data Analysis | Policy Analysis/Development

This UrbanInsights bulletin examines specific characteristics (size, occupational makeup, growth rates) of Hamilton’s creative workforce.