Fredericton Named One of Canada's Top Family Friendly Cities
Fredericton (April 16, 2009) - Fredericton has been named the fourth best city for families in Canada by urban visionary, author and newspaper columnist Richard Florida, Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management.
In his latest book "Who's Your City?", Professor Florida researched the best places to live in Canada based on five distinct demographic groups - singles, mid-career, family, empty-nester and retiree.
In the Families category, Fredericton finished fourth behind Ottawa-Gatineau, Toronto and Calgary. No other New Brunswick city made the top 10 in any category.
"It's another feather in our cap to be recognized as one of Canada's top family friendly cities," said Mayor Brad Woodside. "It's always special to be recognized for the enviable quality of life we enjoy in our community."
In making his rankings, Professor Florida considered the percentage of a city's population that fits a particular life stage, the underlying economic conditions, amenities and quality of life factors like arts and culture, and the cost of living.
Calgary ranked the best place for singles with Toronto topping the empty-nester category. Ottawa-Gatineau ranked at the top for mid-career, families and retirees.
Fredericton is currently on the short list for the Intelligent Community Forum's 2009 World's Most Intelligent City title and has been designated a Cultural Capital of Canada for 2009.
For more information on the rankings of the best cities to live in Canada, go to www.creativeclass.com and click on Who's Your City?
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Media Contact: Mayor Brad Woodside, City of Fredericton (506) 460-2227.
