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The Economist Intelligence Unit Global Liveability Ranking 2019

 
 
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The Best Cities In The World – Condé Nast (2018)

Condé Nast Traveler of New York recognized as one of the finest publications for the discriminating traveler, recently named the city of Vancouver a top ten “Best City in the World”, and the ONLY city in North American to make this special list. Vancouver’s creative arts scene, safety, rugged natural beauty and ethnic diversity in people & cuisine make it an absolute bucket list destination for the world traveler.

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Monocle Quality Of Life Survey 2019

Sourced from London, England, Monocle Magazine is one of the world’s finest publications for sophisticated urbanites and their city. These metropolis rankings quantify the vitality and vibrancy of today’s global urban centres analyzing crime, outdoor pursuits, available healthcare, state-funded education, and even takes into account conveniences such as outdoor seating. Other metrics to Monocle’s “Quality of Life Survey” are the cost of public transport, the price of renting a flat, the outlay for a good lunch and more. Vancouver consistently finishes in the top 25 cities on the planet according to Monocle Magazine, and is the ONLY city in North America to make this prestigious ranking.

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Mercer Quality Of Living Survey 2018

As reported by Mercer.com in their 21st annual Quality of Living Survey, giving insight into the finest in modern city living around the globe. Mercer’s “Quality of Living Survey” is used by government embassies and international companies when it comes to the relocation of executives and embassy officials. It assists in deciding what cities could constitute a hardship post. Mercer.com states: “Vancouver – the highest ranking city in North America for the last 10 years.”

Vienna, Austria

Zurich, Switzerland

Vancouver, Canada

Munich, Germany

Auckland, New Zealand

Düsseldorf, Germany

Frankfurt, Germany

Copenhagen, Denmark

Geneva, Switzerland

Basel, Switzerland

 
 
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Ranking from USNEWS.com

“A set of 65 country attributes – terms that can be used to describe a country and that are also relevant to the success of a modern nation – were identified. Attributes by nation were presented in a survey of more than 16,000 people from across the globe where participants assessed how closely they associated one with the other.”

“Canadians pride themselves in encouraging all of their citizens to honor their own cultures. In 1971, Canada adopted a national policy of multiculturalism, which celebrates the country’s diversity.”

 
 
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Top 10 Eco-friendly Cities In The World

As reported by environmental website SmartCityPress.com, Vancouver finishes in the Top 10 as one of the best eco-friendly cities in the world. Vancouver air quality scores impress, as it produces the lowest amount of emissions among the major cities of North America. Vancouver is aiming to become the greenest city by 2020 with the Green City Action Team (GCAT).

 
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The Economist Intelligence Unit – US and Canada Green City Index – Sponsored by Siemens

As reported in Time magazine in 2011 based on an Economist Intelligence Unit study, the Green City Index identifies the top cities in North America for a clean water supply, lower levels of carbon dioxide, best practices in city transportation & transit, recycling & composting of waste materials and laws with regards to an improved environment. Finishing 2nd overall of major cities in the US & Canada, the City of Vancouver is now targeting 2020 to claim the ‘Greenest City in the World’.

 
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