Is there a discussion about the quality of life in New York City?
Many cities rely on government programs, universities and stable industries, such as health care, to anchor employment in a fleeting economy. These characteristics are common among cities selected in the Kiplinger’s 2009 Best Cities list. http://www.kiplinger.com/… How does New York City compare to other US cities? Oddly enough, despite its size, wealth and reputation, New York City did not make Kiplinger’s Top 10 Best US Cities. New York City is a global city. The Mercer Survey provides a ranking of 50 international cities for 2009. Honolulu, HI was the highest ranked US city at 29; followed by San Francisco, CA at 30; Boston, MA at 35 and New York, NY at 49. http://www.mercer.com/… Other surprising assessments of quality of life that “US Cities Rank Poorly in International ‘Quality of Life Rankings’” are in agreement with the Mercer Survey. http://www.cityrank.ch/… http://www.consumerenergyreport.com/… Jamieson Champion’s study of the quality of life in US in July 2008, Worke
