creative county somerset industries mapping and impact study final report prepared for the local authorities & arts council england partnership artlife mendip district sedgmoor south taunton deane by colin mercer cultural capital ltd process flourishes in places that provide broad ecosystem which nurtures supports creativity channels it into innovation new firm foundation ultimately economic growth rising living standards richard florida rise of class how s transforming work leisure community everyday life 2002 may 2005 contents executive summary 3 analysis recommendations 9 key findings 17 1 sector as a whole sub sectors 20 commentary 25 4 limitations data 31 5 borough distribution 38 postcode cluster principal towns 41 profile using dcms evidence toolkit 43 filling gaps 46 comment why fill 50 2 0 industry what looks like thinks needs size business turnover 54 age 55 where they 56
