World's Best Cities For Young Adults
Cities which offer fun, education, living comfort, and a good profession attracts hordes of youths towards it. In a recent report, titled the YouthfulCities, a global initiative that ranks the world's top 100 cities from the perspective of youths has Indexed ranks of major global cities across 80 unique indicators.
The report looks at the cities that are most attractive to youth between the ages of 15 to 29 and which will likely have a competitive edge in the future.
1. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, referred to as the Paris of Latin America, is listed among the best places for youth. It is renowned for its sophisticated architecture, art and culture.
Buenos Aires is a beautiful city, the individual and distinctive neighborhoods are filled with parks, museums, squares, cafes, restaurants and tango salons.
It is not only one of the 20 largest cities in the world but also one of the three alpha cities in Latin America and hosts the most competitive marketplace in the region. A fusion of economic, political and cultural influences makes up this global city a best place for youngsters.
2. Tokyo, Japan
The capital of Japan, Tokyo, with its striking public management, technology, economy, and offers it the ability to attract youths from all over the world.
This city consists of 23 special wards, 26 cities, 5 towns, and 8 villages each having a local government. It includes outlying islands in the Pacific Ocean as far as over 1,000 km south in the subtropics.
Tokyo is also popularly known as the home to highest number of Fortune Global 500 Companies than in any other city. As the capital city of Japan, it is one of the world's leading economic "command centers" alongside the western powerhouses like New York City and London.
3. Los Angeles, The United States
The heavily populated city in California, Los Angeles is considered as the second most populous city in U.S. It is a main center for business, international trade, culture and entertainment, media, fashion, sports, science and technology and education.
It is also known as the Home of Hollywood as it is a leading center in the world for movie and television productions, video games and recorded music.
Noteworthy industries like aerospace, petroleum and tourism are present in this city to attract most of the youth and as such this city comes up in the list.
4. Chicago, The United States
In Chicago, the educated young population grew nearly seven times faster in the three-mile urban core as compared to the rest of the metropolitan area. Rita Athas, President of World Business Chicago said, "The fact that young, the educated talent in the city, is increasingly attracting the companies looking to relocate or expand," reports World Business Chicago.
As the economy of this city continues to be driven by skilled class, the college graduates have the greatest advantage. Of late, it is positioning itself well for tomorrow's economy by offering recent grads relatively high salaries, low cost of living, and an unmatched quality of life.
5. London, UK
London has always drawn in the young and ambitious as well as the already successful youths. As per the report, the city provides compelling evidence that, despite its high cost of living, it continues to draw in more young and productive talent from across the globe than any other city. And its continued ability to attract talent has been central to its economic growth and to the U.K.'s ongoing economic recovery.
London is also known to be a global leader in education with one of the largest concentration of universities and higher education institutions in the world.
6. Paris
The city well-known as the City of Romance, Paris is one of the most loved destinations by the young adults. Paris and its region are surrounded with 3,800 historical monuments and four UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
It is well known city for leading business and cultural centers. Its influences in politics, education, media, entertainment, fashion, science, and arts, are all an added features that allure youth to opt for this city.
Paris is considered as the glamorous city surrounded with younger generation. Thus, residing in this city can be both challenging and inspiring for the youngsters.
7. Dallas, The United States
Dallas, the ninth-largest city in the United States and the third-largest city in the state of Texas is rated as one of the 10 best cities preferred by youth. In and around this city, there are over 7,000 restaurants along with a sizeable art district and low rental costs.
The area is also home to several major universities, including the University of Texas and the Art Institute of Dallas. It has the country's seventh-youngest population, making for a diverse nightlife and plenty of dining options.
8. New York City, The United States
"The Cultural Capital of the World" and "The City that Never Sleeps," New York City offers a wide range of possibilities in all aspects of daily living mainly for the younger lot. Over 800 languages are "significantly" spoken among a culturally diverse population in this city.
When it comes to political power or economic activity, New York is at its best. It is popular, being a center for finance and culture and also as the largest gateway for immigration to the United States. It is a city where most of the high net worth individuals prefers to live in. For its outstanding civic participation and high youth employment, this city made it to the list, landing at number three.
9. Berlin, Germany
The largest city in Germany, Berlin offers high quality of living for the youngsters. This 'City Of Festivals' is also well-known for its diverse architecture, contemporary arts and public transportation networks. Its economy is primarily based on high-tech industries and the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of creative industries, research facilities, media corporations, and convention venues.
This city houses various renowned universities, research institutes, orchestras, museums and celebrities. In addition the city is also a hub of sports. Its urban setting and historical legacy have made it a popular location for younger generation.
10. Toronto, Canada
Situated on the shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is home to over two million people. It is Canada's commercial capital and one of the world's top financial centers. The city has a diverse array of public spaces, from city squares to public parks.
Toronto is also a major scene for theatre and other performing arts, with more than fifty ballet and dance companies. It is the home to post secondary academic institutions. This city which has a wide range of youthful activities has today emerged as the best city for youth.
Robert Barnard, cofounder of Youthful Cities said, It's a city that's amongst the most diverse in the world. It's got a great film and music scene and it's on the leading edge of things like digital access.
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