When it comes to public administration on the local level, it is important to showcase the advantages of living in your city. Indeed, the more people you can attract to your city, the more of a tax base you will have — resulting in more funds to use on civic improvements. These improvements then attract even more people who want to live in your city.
One of the best ways to gain recognition is to be name one of the best places to live by one ranking or another. These types of lists get good publicity, and can provide a way for you to get the word out about your city. Here are some of the most interesting “best places to live” rankings for 2011: (more…)