July 26, 2013
ITHACA NAMED TOP-10 GREAT PLACES TO LIVE BY KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE
Rankings place Ithaca #8 in value and livability among small and mid-size cities
Ithaca’s ranking reflects access to good jobs, reasonably priced homes, good schools, and access to great healthcare
ITHACA, NY - July 25, 2013 - The Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced today that Ithaca has been ranked #8 in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of “10 Great Places to Live” for 2013.
Standing out among cities with a population under one million residents, Kiplinger’s identified Ithaca as a city that offers an ideal mix of thriving job opportunities, reasonably priced homes, good schools, and great healthcare.
“It is an honor to learn that Ithaca has been ranked among the top-10 places to live, as it shows the great investments we make in securing the city’s future are being noticed nationally,” said Svante Myrick, Mayor, City of Ithaca. “From individual and community contributions in preservation and green practices, to large-scale issues like affordable housing development, job sustainability, and fair living wage, each of these individual building blocks come together to create a strong community foundation that all together transforms Ithaca into a top-tier place to live.”
Located at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, and home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, Ithaca is known for its creative culture, fine restaurants and its stunning natural setting with more than 150 gorges and waterfalls within 10 miles of downtown. With more than $140 million dollars of private development being invested within two blocks of downtown Ithaca and a complete redesign of the Ithaca Commons underway, the city will experience a beautiful new downtown that will only strengthen the message that Ithaca is a great place to work and live.
“We’ve often been identified as a mix of ‘brains and beauty,’ and this is one of those instances when it really rings true,” said Jean McPheeters, President, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce. “We not only look good on paper, but the city boasts great recreational opportunities, theatre, and dining choices that rival top metros across the country. Ranking among Kiplinger’s top places to live shows the statistics line up on our side, but it’s not until you visit Ithaca that you can truly understand why we’re identified as a top ten city to lay down roots.”
The Kiplinger rankings place an emphasis on small and mid-size cities, considering metro areas with a population of one million or less that have good jobs, reasonably priced homes, decent schools and access to great health care. The rankings appear in Kiplinger’s September 2013 issue—on newsstands August 6, 2013—and available online now.
About the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau:
A division of the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and funded through the Tompkins County Tourism Program, the Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for Ithaca and Tompkins County. Through its two visitor centers, multiple websites and ongoing marketing efforts, the bureau helps attract more than 840,000 visitors annually, generating local economic impact in excess of $160 million per year. Additional information is online at VisitIthaca.com.
About Kiplinger
For nine decades, the Kiplinger organization has led the way in personal finance and business forecasting. Founded in 1920 by W.M. Kiplinger, the company developed one of the nation's first successful newsletters in modern times. The Kiplinger Letter, launched in 1923, remains the longest continuously published newsletter in the United States. In 1947, Kiplinger created the nation's first personal finance magazine. Kiplinger.com is the fastest growing Web site in the personal finance space. Located in the heart of our nation's capital, the Kiplinger editors remain dedicated to delivering sound, unbiased advice for your family and your business in clear, concise language. Become a fan of Kiplinger on Facebook or Kiplinger.com and follow Kiplinger on Tumblr and Twitter.
Source: Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Press Contacts for Ithaca CVB:
Kristy Mitchell
Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau
T: 607-272-1313
E: kristy@visitithaca.com
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Rankings place Ithaca #8 in value and livability among small and mid-size cities
Ithaca’s ranking reflects access to good jobs, reasonably priced homes, good schools, and access to great healthcare
ITHACA, NY - July 25, 2013 - The Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced today that Ithaca has been ranked #8 in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of “10 Great Places to Live” for 2013.
Standing out among cities with a population under one million residents, Kiplinger’s identified Ithaca as a city that offers an ideal mix of thriving job opportunities, reasonably priced homes, good schools, and great healthcare.
“It is an honor to learn that Ithaca has been ranked among the top-10 places to live, as it shows the great investments we make in securing the city’s future are being noticed nationally,” said Svante Myrick, Mayor, City of Ithaca. “From individual and community contributions in preservation and green practices, to large-scale issues like affordable housing development, job sustainability, and fair living wage, each of these individual building blocks come together to create a strong community foundation that all together transforms Ithaca into a top-tier place to live.”
Located at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, and home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, Ithaca is known for its creative culture, fine restaurants and its stunning natural setting with more than 150 gorges and waterfalls within 10 miles of downtown. With more than $140 million dollars of private development being invested within two blocks of downtown Ithaca and a complete redesign of the Ithaca Commons underway, the city will experience a beautiful new downtown that will only strengthen the message that Ithaca is a great place to work and live.
“We’ve often been identified as a mix of ‘brains and beauty,’ and this is one of those instances when it really rings true,” said Jean McPheeters, President, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce. “We not only look good on paper, but the city boasts great recreational opportunities, theatre, and dining choices that rival top metros across the country. Ranking among Kiplinger’s top places to live shows the statistics line up on our side, but it’s not until you visit Ithaca that you can truly understand why we’re identified as a top ten city to lay down roots.”
The Kiplinger rankings place an emphasis on small and mid-size cities, considering metro areas with a population of one million or less that have good jobs, reasonably priced homes, decent schools and access to great health care. The rankings appear in Kiplinger’s September 2013 issue—on newsstands August 6, 2013—and available online now.
About the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau:
A division of the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and funded through the Tompkins County Tourism Program, the Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for Ithaca and Tompkins County. Through its two visitor centers, multiple websites and ongoing marketing efforts, the bureau helps attract more than 840,000 visitors annually, generating local economic impact in excess of $160 million per year. Additional information is online at VisitIthaca.com.
About Kiplinger
For nine decades, the Kiplinger organization has led the way in personal finance and business forecasting. Founded in 1920 by W.M. Kiplinger, the company developed one of the nation's first successful newsletters in modern times. The Kiplinger Letter, launched in 1923, remains the longest continuously published newsletter in the United States. In 1947, Kiplinger created the nation's first personal finance magazine. Kiplinger.com is the fastest growing Web site in the personal finance space. Located in the heart of our nation's capital, the Kiplinger editors remain dedicated to delivering sound, unbiased advice for your family and your business in clear, concise language. Become a fan of Kiplinger on Facebook or Kiplinger.com and follow Kiplinger on Tumblr and Twitter.
Source: Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Press Contacts for Ithaca CVB:
Kristy Mitchell
Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau
T: 607-272-1313
E: kristy@visitithaca.com
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Contact:
Kevin Morrin , Director of Membership and Public Relations
kevin@tompkinschamber.org, 607-273-7080
