7: D.C.’s rank on the “cities on the edge of greatness” list put out by Sperling’s BestPlaces. Criteria include sports, art, music, culture and how green the city is. While the District was a leader in energy-efficient building and having the best job market, it was not on top for the arts.

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San Francisco won that distinction and came in first place overall, followed by Boston; Denver; Portland, Ore.; Austin, Texas; and Seattle.