CEOs for Cities newest publication, City Vitals 2.0, was recently highlighted on the Atlantic Cities. Rather than ranking cities based on general principles, the report uses 29 unique metrics to quantifycity performance. Nate Berg’s article, Vital Signs of City Performance notes that one can’t always rely on general rankings to truly understand metropoitan areas. Many cities perform well in one or more areas and poorly in other areas. Recognizing that "there's no universally accepted definition of urban success in the 21st century," City Vitals 2.0 ranks cities across more than two dozen categories. CEOs for Cities calls on each city to identify their unique assets and achieve success.
