The whole notion of some cities being more productive is flawed. They produce more because they are more dense, but more productive per capita is a "citation n

The whole notion of some cities being more productive is flawed. They produce more because they are more dense, but more productive per capita is a "citation needed". (Also, I'm not quite sold on productivity being the best possible measure of quality of life either). Having more businesses realize they can be located in diverse places is better for everyone - cheaper real estate, less congestion. More importantly, many "high tech" companies can be distributed, allowing workers to work anywhere. Living in the most congested, expensive area, or enforcing a long commute on yourself doesn't have to be the case. In fact, it's not the case - though it seems common for folks from these areas to assume they are so perfectly great that this must be true.