Livability.com has just identified the top 10 best downtowns in America. 

1.Pittsburgh, PA
2.Minneapolis, MN
3.Indianapolis, IN
4.Greenville, SC
5.Salt Lake City, UT
6.Alexandria, VA
7.Fargo, ND
8.Lincoln, NE
9.Somerville, MA
10.Evanston, IL

In developing the list Livability.com used the following criteria:

•Vacancy rate
•Population increase since 2010
•Percentage of new homeowners
•Daytime population
•Projected median household income
•Walk Score
•Entertainment options
•Arts/Cultural attractions

Livability.com's number one pick is Pittsburgh, PA which has a thriving and vibrant cultural district managed by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. “Low vacancy rates, a high number of new homeowners, walkable neighborhoods and a high concentration of cultural amenities helped downtown Pittsburgh land on our list of the Top 10 Downtowns for 2015.” In our latest cultural districts blog salon, you can learn more about Pittsburgh’s cultural district.  Read J. Kevin McMahon’s Seven Key Principles for Curating a Cultural District. 

Visibility's list of the top 10 includes several other cities that are featured in our National Cultural Districts Exchange. Click here to learn more about the Nationa Cultural District Exchange