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A Reference Guide to 121 Major Cities in the United States
Moving & Relocation Directory provides updated contact information, demographic and statistical data, and other details for 121 U.S. cities, including major population centers and smaller cities that are popular relocation destinations. Listings are organized by city and cover a number of categories of interest to those planning to relocate as well as researchers seeking local information.
New categories of information in this edition include city parkland area, Air Quality Index, corporate housing and public storage companies, and cost of living indicators. The directory also provides the following for each city: location; climate; history; population; government; information sources; local economy; quality of living indicators; area communities, schools, and hospitals; transportation; utilities; shopping; attractions; sports and recreation; data on taxes; job growth rates; and property appreciation ratios.
A special section on Where to Get Help for Moving provides other important resources for information and assistance with moving, including contact information for leading organizations representing the moving industry as well as listings for online resources. Additionally, a Moving Checklist assists users in their planning.
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Library Binding. 8.5 x 11. List Price $283.
7th edition. 1310 Pages. 978-0-7808-1067-9. April 2009. $255.00.
What reviewers are saying . . . "Recommended. Libraries wanting to offer quick and convenient access to comparative information on US cities; all levels." - Choice, Nov ‘07
"A strength of this resource is that the information found herein is not gleaned from secondary sources, but acquired directly from real estate firms, chambers of commerce, and local government sources. All contact information is independently verified. . . . This work continues to be an invaluable resource, both to individuals seeking information on relocating to another city and as a basic information guide on cities in the United States." - American Reference Books Annual, 2006
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