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' Image
📍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 Image
📍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 Image
📍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) Image
📍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 Image
📍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 Image
📍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 Image
📍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 Image
📍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 Image
📍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 Image
Which city would you choose to live in? 🌎

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