We quizzed 27,000 city-dwellers to rank the best cities in the world right now. Ready? 🌆🏆
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You’d think a pandemic might defeat the point of city living😷
But our hubs adapted. Communities rallied together. And somehow we even found ways to have fun 🎉
We asked you about food, culture, community projects, green spaces and sustainability 🍀
Here are the results 👇
📍San Francisco
What makes it great: It hung sourdough starters from trees during lockdown
If only all cities had: Hundreds of beautifully crafted parklets
It's leading the way in: Future-facing politics. 73% of respondents described it as 'progressive'
📍Amsterdam
What makes it great: It's vowed to do away with the coffeeshops, brothels and drunken debauchery that blights its centre
If only all cities had: Vondelpark, an immense oasis that hosts jam sessions, theatre and sports
It's leading the way in: All things green
📍Manchester
What makes it great: Small firms like Result CIC offered free mental health support to frontline workers during lockdown
If only all cities had: The vision that brought new art venue The Factory to life
It's leading the way in: General great vibes
📍Copenhagen
What makes it great: It's one of the happiest places in the world. 66% of locals say it's ‘relaxing’
If only all cities had: A cycling infrastructure that reduces pollution and commute times
It's leading the way in: All things green (It really is – soz 'Dam)
📍New York
What makes it great: Its Open Restaurants initiative which transformed sidewalks into vibrant community spaces
If only all cities had: Its very own floating ‘island’ park hosting free cultural events
It's leading the way in: Being an exhilarating place to live
📍Montreal
What makes it great: The city is famous for its community spirit and nonconformity
If only all cities had: Plans to ban single-use plastics
It's leading the way in: Transforming downtown boulevards into urban forests
📍Prague
What makes it great: It's incredibly walkable – with 89% of people saying it’s easy to get around without a car
If only all cities had: The huge swathes of greenery seen across Prague's six boroughs
It's leading the way in: Just being really damn good-looking
📍Tel Aviv
What makes it great: It's home to the region’s biggest Pride Parade, the widest choice of vegan options and great nightlife
If only all cities had: Carmel Market, the pulsating heart of the city where locals sell organic produce
It's leading the way in: Fun
📍Porto
What makes it great: Its legendary graffiti art
If only all cities had: Maus Hábitos, an inclusive arts space that hosts gigs and drag shows
It's leading the way in: Making friends. It was voted the second-best place in the world to find new pals
📍Tokyo
What makes it great: Its super-efficient public transport system
If only all cities had: Designer public toilets. State-of-the-art loos have been designed by top architects
It's leading the way in: Face masks. The pandemic staple has long been an essential for locals
Which city would you choose to live in? 🌎
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