Charleston’s downtown one of nation’s top 10

  • Diane Knich
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  • Posted: Monday, October 29, 2012 11:35 a.m.
    UPDATED: Monday, October 29, 2012 1:21 p.m.
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The view of Broad Street from the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. (Grace Beahm/The Post and Courier)

Charleston’s downtown is one of the top 10 in the nation, according to livability.com.

The group selected for the list cities that have a downtowns that are a “perfect mix of smart design, economic growth, lifestyle amenities.”

Charleston ranked second on the list, coming in behind Fort Collins, Colo. Others on the list are:

3. Alexandria, Va.

4. Boise, Idaho

5. Little Rock, Ark.

6. Stamford, Conn.

7. Lincoln, Neb.

8. Provo, Utah

9. Hollywood, Fla.

10. McAllen, Texas

Read more in future editions of The Post and Courier. Reach Diane Knich at 937-5491 or on Twitter @dianeknich.

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