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CHARLESTON RANKED AS NO. 2 "NEXT SMALL CITY" IN THE U.S. FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Posted By: Alan Donald In: Charleston
Date: Sat, Sep 26th 2009 5:31 pm

Mighty Micro City TableCharleston Named #2 "Next City" by Next Generation Consulting

Next Generation Consulting (NGC) has recently published a ranking of North American cities including the 80 best cities for young professionals in the United States and Canada.

"What is a Next CityTM?
Next CitiesTM are places with the assets and amenities that attract and retain a young, educated work force. They have bustling city centers, walkable neighborhoods, diverse career opportunities, and vibrant art and music scenes...
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The article discusses the criteria that younger generations use for desirability of a city and the implications for employers and site selection professionals.

The ranking is based on the following measurable categories:

Cost of Lifestyle - affordability

Earning - diversity of employment, % of knowledge-based jobs & average H/H income

Vitality - a measure of "healthy living" - pollution, air/water quality, life expectancy

After Hours - places & things to do after hours and on weekends

Learning - educational opportunities & attainment, accessibility to wi-fi Internet

Around Town - ease of commuting, transportability

Social Capital - openness, safety and accessibility to people of all races, creeds and beliefs.

It doesn't surprise me that Charleston ranked high - we've got a great lifestyle here!

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