Hagar, Aaron2008-10-282008-10-282008-06-19Hagar, Aaron. (2008). The Quiet City: The Hidden Strength and Economic Development Potential of the Minneapolis Music Industry. Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.https://hdl.handle.net/11299/44447professional paper for the Masters of Urban and Regional Planning DegreeThe popular music scene in Minneapolis is a robust but underappreciated portion of a thriving arts economy. The city may not have the musical history and influence of Nashville, New York, or Los Angeles, but in many respects it compares surprisingly well to cities considered to be musical hotbeds. While city policy may have difficulty directly growing any artistic industry, calling attention to the local music industry and carefully crafted policy may foster organic artistic and industry growth and recognition.en-USEconomic Development PotentialMinneapolis Music IndustryOther