A team led by two Univ of Toronto researchers have won their second major five-year grant to study the role that creativity plays in developing strong, innovative city regions. The $2.5-million grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) will support the Social Dynamics of Economic Performance research project, with the three-pronged aim examining the social and creative aspects of innovation, as well as how civic associations and leaders work to develop support for innovative initiatives.