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pylon · 06-08-2014, 11:59 PM

For anyone claiming we are a tier 2, or low class city:

Forbes:

Calgary top 5 in the world.
http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eglg45fkfdk/calgary/

EIU worldwide ranking #6:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World's...livable_cities

Even Toronto said we're better than them, Toronto region board of trade #2 globally for world prosperity ranking:

http://www.calgarysun.com/2014/02/26...perity-ranking

You can google best cities in world lists for pretty much any variable and category you want, and Calgary always pops up in the top 10, and constantly beats Cities like London, Paris, Melbourne.... and is sometimes behind, but very close. So to answer the question, Calgary is a Tier 1A city. People come from all over the globe to plant roots here.

Population is one factor, but when you look at the quality of life, opportunity, affordability (for a world economic leader) and how incredibly close and accessible the most spectacular back yard (Rocky Mountains) on the face of earth, you cannot argue we live in an incredible place. Sure we have urban sprawl issues, but being far enough away from the mountains, that development can continue indefinitely, means you can live in this amazing city, and not have to spend 1-2 million for a beautiful home.

When I deal with foreign professionals (doctors, engineers, educators) in my profession, almost every single one, is here with the intention of staying permanently. And many of these people come from the stereotypical world leading cities. They are blown away with what we have to offer, and the diversity of things to do. Sure we don't have the worlds best entertainment or architecture, but this City is too young to have those things...yet.

You are all already living in one of the best places on the face of the earth.

Also, Edmonton is no good.

06-08-2014, 11:59 PM	#91
pylon Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Jul 2007 Exp:	For anyone claiming we are a tier 2, or low class city: Forbes: Calgary top 5 in the world. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eglg45fkfdk/calgary/ EIU worldwide ranking #6: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World's...livable_cities Even Toronto said we're better than them, Toronto region board of trade #2 globally for world prosperity ranking: http://www.calgarysun.com/2014/02/26...perity-ranking You can google best cities in world lists for pretty much any variable and category you want, and Calgary always pops up in the top 10, and constantly beats Cities like London, Paris, Melbourne.... and is sometimes behind, but very close. So to answer the question, Calgary is a Tier 1A city. People come from all over the globe to plant roots here. Population is one factor, but when you look at the quality of life, opportunity, affordability (for a world economic leader) and how incredibly close and accessible the most spectacular back yard (Rocky Mountains) on the face of earth, you cannot argue we live in an incredible place. Sure we have urban sprawl issues, but being far enough away from the mountains, that development can continue indefinitely, means you can live in this amazing city, and not have to spend 1-2 million for a beautiful home. When I deal with foreign professionals (doctors, engineers, educators) in my profession, almost every single one, is here with the intention of staying permanently. And many of these people come from the stereotypical world leading cities. They are blown away with what we have to offer, and the diversity of things to do. Sure we don't have the worlds best entertainment or architecture, but this City is too young to have those things...yet. You are all already living in one of the best places on the face of the earth. Also, Edmonton is no good.