Monocle magazine has named Minneapolis as the 19th most livable city in the WORLD, one of only two American cities to make its list of the top 20 cities. Monocle is a British magazine that covers global politics, current affairs, fashion, and style, and its listing of the world’s most livable cities appears in its July/August issue. In giving Minneapolis a top-20 ranking, the magazine notes the city’s thriving arts and cultural institutions, festivals, and rising culinary reputation. Monocle also gives Minneapolis high marks for environmentalism, with more than 80 green rooftops and 90 percent of households that recycle. Minneapolis is also one of the sunniest cities on its list. Of the top twenty cities, only four average more hours of sunshine each year. It also recognizes Minneapolis residents’ high participation in block clubs and other neighborhood groups, and notes that Minneapolis is more diverse than most outsiders believe. Monocle also highlights the city’s nearly complete wireless broadband network, which will help the City provide better services and create unique opportunities for businesses, residents, and visitors. Copenhagen, Munich, and Tokyo top the list, and the other American city in the top 20 is Honolulu (which was ranked 12th.) In developing the rankings, Monocle editors analyzed 50 cities, looking at the cities’ cultural footprint, business climate, global transport connections, communications, environmental initiatives, crime rates, architecture, and public services.