Classifying Central Square

During last class it was decided that I would focus on the last 7 companies in the right most column of our list. I've created an outline that essentially explains why I have classified each company as either in the core or in the periphery.


Cambridge Library
Periphery
Reason: This is a public library and allows people to check out books. Since it doesn't create books, but merely houses them, it should be in the periphery.

Creative Stride
Core
Reason: This company develops solutions for functional websites. They create sites for companies as well as other organizations. It is described as a design firm. Since they create intellectual products they are in the core because they are actually directly involved in the process of creativity.

The Phoenix Landing
Periphery
Irish pub that also serves as a night club. Since this place isn't primarily focused on creativty (it provides entertainment, but doesn't necessarily help it grow) it is in the periphery.

The Plough and Stars
Core
Described as a hangout that houses various types of music. Their webpage mentions that artists can send their demos in. Although it does feature meals, this establishment seems to focus on bringing in new talent and hence directly participates in cultivating creativity.

Faneuil Media
Periphery
Builds online news services, including a directory of Boston area blogs and various maps detailing where news occured. Appears to manage others' efforts rather than create new products.

WRCA 1330 AM
Periphery
This radio station plays Spanish music. It is not actively creating new material, but broadcasting the creativity of others.

Make Music Cambridge
Core
Event that gathers 100+ performers and is based on a festival of performers. The performers play while walking around the Harvard area. It is a yearly event. This event creates an experience that showcases music and its sole purpose is to do this, hence why it is in the core.