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Bunk · 08-30-2011, 11:30 AM

The weird thing is the Economist cited some highway that was closed on Vancouver Island as the reason it lost a couple of points and went from 1st to 3rd. Odd.

Calgary and 5th is great. I think Calgary, if it keeps improving, can attain that top spot and stay right at the top. Access to health, transportation, environment are all important factors in rankings like this. I could see the completion of projects like the new South Hospital, WLRT and eventually things like the Ring Road and SELRT, really helping the city's ranking - along with continued revitalization of the downtown (which is really what propelled Vancouver's rankings over last 15-20 years).

These types of rankings are a bit ridiculous, but being known as one of the most liveable cities in the world certainly isn't bad for business.

08-30-2011, 11:30 AM	#12
Bunk Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Exp:	The weird thing is the Economist cited some highway that was closed on Vancouver Island as the reason it lost a couple of points and went from 1st to 3rd. Odd. Calgary and 5th is great. I think Calgary, if it keeps improving, can attain that top spot and stay right at the top. Access to health, transportation, environment are all important factors in rankings like this. I could see the completion of projects like the new South Hospital, WLRT and eventually things like the Ring Road and SELRT, really helping the city's ranking - along with continued revitalization of the downtown (which is really what propelled Vancouver's rankings over last 15-20 years). These types of rankings are a bit ridiculous, but being known as one of the most liveable cities in the world certainly isn't bad for business. __________________ Trust the snake.