Some friends reminded me of a great CEOs for Cities presentation from earlier this year titled Attracting the Young, Educated to Cities. It is full of data compiled by a division of Yankelovich.
Slide 6 uncovers the tools that the young, educated make use of in choosing where to live. Visiting the city for a weekend was the most popular answer. Perhaps cities should roll out the welcome mat for young singles in addition to conventions. They may gain talent for the long run, rather than just hotel taxes for a few nights.
(posted by Richard)
September 8th, 2006 at 4:03 am
That’s a good point!
What’s also important after attracting young people to visit a place – and after they’ve found out they enjoy it – is trying to ensure that e.g. foreign students can find work in the new coutry/town after their studies.
Too often do young people just stay for a year or three, but then again have to leave, because they cannot find worthwhile employment…