They're prosperous, innovative, and they'll generate plenty of jobs, too.
Some U.S. cities, though slowed by the Great Recession, still thrive. In Kiplinger's latest search for top cities, Seattle was recognized as one of the top 10 best cities in the next decade due to our innovation, economic vitality and livability
Some U.S. cities, though slowed by the Great Recession, still thrive. In Kiplinger's latest search for top cities, Seattle was recognized as one of the top 10 best cities in the next decade due to our innovation, economic vitality and livability
Top 10 best cities in the next decade:
2. Seattle, Wash.
Rain City? We'd say Brain City. Home to a well-educated workforce, a world-class research university, über innovators Microsoft, Amazon and Boeing, and a host of risk-taking, garage-tinkering entrepreneurs, Seattle crackles with creative energy. "We only have two products here: smart people and great ideas," says Mark Emmert, president of the University of Washington.
Seattle is revising its tax, zoning and permit policies to make them more business-friendly. Meanwhile, this sophisticated Pacific Rim city has other qualities to recommend it, including great food, a glorious setting, an outdoorsy culture, and, yes, enough rain to keep the locals' complexions looking dewy.
Rain City? We'd say Brain City. Home to a well-educated workforce, a world-class research university, über innovators Microsoft, Amazon and Boeing, and a host of risk-taking, garage-tinkering entrepreneurs, Seattle crackles with creative energy. "We only have two products here: smart people and great ideas," says Mark Emmert, president of the University of Washington.
Seattle is revising its tax, zoning and permit policies to make them more business-friendly. Meanwhile, this sophisticated Pacific Rim city has other qualities to recommend it, including great food, a glorious setting, an outdoorsy culture, and, yes, enough rain to keep the locals' complexions looking dewy.
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