As I have noted–what makes a major metro area great and livable are the following:

1. Great academic institutions
2. Great self identified communities of interest ala Silicon Valley or Wall Street
3. Iconic real estate
4. Winning sports teams
5. Great infrastructure and public space

Here is a film all about public space; and the importance of parks and green space.

I think this is an important subject and this is a compelling film. On Snagfilms.com. Click and learn.

(www.sellerlabs.com)