Monday, November 24, 2008

5 Reasons to Live in the City

5 Reasons to Live in a City


1. There is so much to do
Cities such as New York and Philadelphia have so much to offer. From historic tours and parks to museums and shopping you will never get bored. Bars and coffee shops can be found on every street and some of the best foods can be found in cities. The enormous mix of culture that occur in cities often provide for the most exciting restaurants. Also rallies, movements, festivals and tons of large scale and interesting events occur in cities. The large population of cities offer allow for events to be jam packed, making for a fun times.

2. You can give up your expensive car and its expensive gas
One perk of living in a city is that public transportation is everywhere. Not only is public transportation cheaper than having an automobile, but its faster and more environmentally friendly. Even better people are usually prone to waling more in cities because things are closer together, this additional walking is sure to help your health and exercise.

3. It’s a lot easier to meet new people and network
Because of large a population cities are filled with people of all ages. Meeting new people is virtually impossible if you live in a city. Bars and Cafes are open late and events are festivals and events bring people with similar ideas together. Lunch dates can become an everyday thing and you will never run out of new places to eat, or drink!

4. Cities are filled with jobs
Cities offer so many different jobs and usually have much higher salaries then jobs outside the city. Most corporations have large branches based in cities, and are on a constant search for employees. Also many of the largest universities in the United States are in cities, thus jobs open around these universities.

5. Living in a city promotes higher productivity
When you live in a city everything around you is move fast. People are running to work and appointments, traffic is bustling, and jobs need to get done. This fast paced environment encourages most people to work harder and faster. The faster work gets done the more time for play and leisure time!