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Attractive people don't make a place world class, how incredibly shallow.
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"There is no such thing as a product. Don't ever think there is. There is only sex. Everything is sex. Do you understand that what I'm telling you is a universal truth?" - Robert California
Money, entertainment, education... you need sections for people to be smart, next to a section for them to go dumb and you need plenty of money for both
Agree cuisine should be an option. I would also argue that history is an important trait.
My general order of most to least important...
1. Cultural institutions: Very important. Otherwise it's anywhere USA.
2. Architecture: Fine and varied architecture is limited in the US, and an important trait of a world class city.
3. Parks and recreation: Close to #2. Very important trait for the QOL experience for residents and visitors.
4. Business/finance: No, it does not matter how many Fortune 500s a city has, but a strong and diverse economy is important.
5. Higher education: Very important, especially in terms of research, and connected to the economy and cultural institutions.
6. Walkability: Unpopular opinion on City Data, but this is important. Some of greatest cities are designed around the pedestrian not the automobile. I am NOT saying a city isn't world class if it isn't walk-able, but it's definitely a negative.
7. Public transportation: Similar to above.
8. Shopping/retail: Convenience and availability of goods is important. Luxury shopping, nice to have, but not a must.
9. Nightlife: Nice to have, but not a must.
10. Entertainment: Basically a tie with above. Nice to have, but not a must.
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