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Seattle is more innovative, according to the list, than Philadelphia and Los Angeles. But when it comes to new and creative thinking - New York City, San Francisco and Boston have us beat. (MyNorthwest.com Photo/File)

Seattle ranks among most innovative cities in U.S.

BY Alyssa Kleven  on October 19, 2011 @ 1:09 pm (Updated: 3:21 pm - 10/19/11 )

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An innovative research firm believes they have a measurable way of confirming the six most innovative cities in the U.S. and Seattle made the cut.

In research published by 2ThinkNow and in a report by 24/7 Wall St, Seattle is more innovative than Philadelphia and Los Angeles. But when it comes to new and creative thinking - New York City, San Francisco, and Boston have us beat.

The list is based on factors such as education and cultural assets.

The research firm cataloged the largest cities in the world and ranks them by "their ability to generate ideas." Indicators of idea generation include large education resources, cultural assets like music, sports and languages, and a research and development base.

The cities must also be networked with other innovative markets.

The Emerald City ranks sixth in the amount of patents granted per city. The report also indicates that the presence of Microsoft, Boeing, and Amazon gives Seattle an edge.

Alyssa Kleven, MyNorthwest.com Editor
Alyssa Kleven is an editor and content producer at MyNorthwest.com. She enjoys doting over her adorable dachshund Winnie - named for Arcade Fire front-man Win Butler.
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  • It's me! Ha ha! wrote...
    The innovation? Oh, yea!
    October 19, 2011 4:23 pm
    Yes! I can see all that innovation flowing down the street of Seattle in front of Westlake like sewage.

    Time to flush the toilet.

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  • CH wrote...
    make sure your in it before. . . . . . .
    October 20, 2011 4:44 am
    you flush it. yes, you can take you obama doll with you.
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