Winston-Salem Ranked #46th in Top Cities Report
The Winston-Salem Journal reports that “Winston-Salem’s reputation as an inviting place to live got another national boost Wednesday with its ranking among the top large cities in America. The city was listed at No. 46 out of the 100 cities BusinessWeek.com evaluated for its 2011 report.”
The Journal also noted that “the ranking is the second in recent weeks that touted Winston-Salem as a good place to live. On Sept. 15, CNNMoney.com chose Winston-Salem for its annual top 25 list of best places to retire, largely on the strength of its ‘long-standing tradition supporting the arts,’ as well as the presence and influence of the UNC School of the Arts. The city was also lauded for its ‘bustling downtown arts district.’ Winston-Salem was the only North Carolina city on the list.
BusinessWeek.com said in its comments about Winston-Salem that ‘in the heart of North Carolina,Winston-Salem has a high amount of park land compared with other cities, boasts good schools, and is home to a number of institutions of higher education, including Wake Forest University.'”