Proud to live, work, visit and play in Ann Arbor ...
the city has received many distinguished recognitions, including:
Among the 21 best cities for cyclists - Bicycling Magazine
Fifth best city to live in in the United States - "Cities Ranked and Rated," Second Edition
One of the top 25 U.S. cities in which to live - CNN/Money Magazine
Smartest City in the United States (No. 4) - Forbes Magazine
2006 Promoting Active Communities Gold Award - The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports
Outstanding Planning Project Award to the City of Ann Arbor's 2006 Northeast Area Plan - The Michigan Association of Planning
2008 Inspiring Efficiency Leadership Award to the City of Ann Arbor Energy Office - Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
An A- grade for the city's Web site; only four other government Web sites in Michigan received top grades - National Policy Research Council/Computerworld Magazine e-Government Report Card
America's 50 Greenest Cities (No. 24) - PopSci.com
2008 Tree City USA community (for the 27th year) - Arbor Day Foundation
Top Organic Food Supply City (No. 7) - Country Home Magazine
100 Best Places to Live and Launch 2008 (No. 42) - Fortune Small Business
Where to Live Next, a guide to cultured retirement, (top 15) - Smithsonian.com
Best Main Street in Michigan - Automobile Club of Michigan
Best Walking City (No. 3) - Prevention Magazine and the American Podiatric Medical Association
Bicycle-friendly Community - League of American Bicyclists
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