Providence Rhode Island as the best city-state:
The most walkable city
Walkability is #1 for me. Not only that, but diversity. Diversity of people (ghetto neighborhoods and ‘bougie’ neighborhoods near Brown University). Ability to walk everywhere. Relatively affordable cost of living.
You can experience the city too
Shephard Fairey (guy who made the HOPE SIGN) went to RSID (Rhode Island school of design) here! Also Brian Chesky (co-founder of AIRBNB). Also lots of notable alumni from Brown University. Providence calls itself the ‘Creative Capital’ — with RISD and Brown, I believe it.
Beautiful parks
I am all about the park life. Meeting people from all walks of life and backgrounds. I love it!
I get most of my social life through the park. Fitness and sociability are the perfect combination. The perfect outdoor gymnasium, just like the Ancient Greeks.