Como ya es tradición en ésta época del año, mi revista favorita (Monocle) publica su lista de las 25 ciudades mas «vivibles», un índice que a pesar de sólo contar con 3 ediciones se ha solidificado como uno de los más referenciados e interesantes, y es que Tyler Brí»lé y su equipo tienen un ojo increible, y los baremos que usan para calificar las ciudades son de lo más accesibles.
Denominado el «Monocle metrics test» que toma en cuenta factores tan tradicionales como el número de habitantes, indice de criminalidad, infraestructura de transporte público y otros menos comunes como «qué tan fácil es comenzar un negocio», tolerancia o arquitectura, el «chain test» cuenta cuántos Zara y Starbucks tiene la ciudad.
Este año, Zurich(1) desbancó a Copenhagen(2) en el primer puesto, en América sólo Vancouver(14) y Montréal(19) se hicieron hueco en la lista, En iberia repiten Madrid(12), Barcelona(15) y Lisboa (25). [La lista completa después del sigue leyendo, lamentablemente el articulo completo sólo lo puedes leer si eres subscriptor de Monocle]
Zürich leaps into the winning spot with its extraordinary urban plans.
Our 2008 winner is pipped at the post but is a city we still admire Metropolitan life coupled with intimacy, Scandinavian welfare, low crime rates and a relaxed atmosphere – an ideal combination, right?
Tokyo runs like clockwork and its service culture beats any competition
Increasingly, how cities are run is evolving to include grass roots organisations – particularly when elected officials fail in their civic mission.
Our 2007 winner slips as others up their game.
Defying its small size, Helsinki continues to advance eastwards
Living in the European Green Capital of 2010 has its major plus points
A city with big ambitions, Vienna has high hopes for its hub status.
If Paris improves its suburbs, it’s on its way to offering the full package.
Melbourne holds its position but must do more about its urban sprawl.
Berlin is the home of start-ups. Shame it’s not more connected.
Honolulu is more than a pretty face, and is our top (and only) US city.
City halls need a new focus on helping small businesses.
Its strength is its adaptability, which is why Madrid’s risen up the ranks.
Progress is a little unforthcoming but the Sydney lifestyle is enviable.
Canada’s sharp-looking outpost gets ready to take its Olympic bow.
So far, changes have been cosmetic and the routine is getting tired.
Fukuoka edges ahead because of its great connections and easy living.
Oslo bursts in this year thanks to the wise use of its oil wealth.
Singapore is adding a softer side to its reputation as a business city.
Re-formed Auckland re-enters our Top 25 after a year’s absence.
Quality of life is uneven in Montréal but its liberalism is admirable.
Amsterdam is green-thinking but may be a bit too relaxed.
Kyoto has a sense of its own identity and a commitment to craftsmanship.
Hamburg’s economic and educational reforms get top marks.
Geneva lacks the oomph of a big city but that’s also its beauty.
Lisbon comes last but we’re looking forward to seeing how plans develop.
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