When I think about what makes a city a great place to live, I think of these five factors. And when you compare St. Louis to just about any other place, I think we stack up favorably.
Proximity – The grocery store, dry cleaners, coffee shop and place of worship are within easy reach by foot, bicycle, car, or metro.
Trees and Green Space – We are home to mature tree-lined boulevards, parks of all sizes and locations, and beautifully landscaped neighborhoods.
Great Schools – St. Louis has earned a reputation for academic excellence from early childhood development through our internationally acclaimed universities. Choices in elementary and high school include public, charter, private independent, and religious based.
Fitness and Community Swimming Pools – Many of our municipalities and neighborhoods have community rec centers with pools, tennis, gyms, and enrichment classes.
Easy Commuting – Let’s be honest, most of the “in” cities have bumper-to-bumper traffic with hour-long commute times. In St. Louis, you can easily travel to and from work in less than 20 minutes.
All in all, I can’t think of a better place to live!
Janet Horlacher
