New York, Tokyo and London top Savills Resilient Cities Index

Savills has named New York, Tokyo, London, Seoul and Los Angeles as the world’s top five cities in its annual Resilient Cities Index.

A resilient city supports the well-being and success of its residents and workers against the backdrop of economic, social, environmental and technological change. They are attractive to investors and occupiers, particularly as investment and business expansion criteria encompass a wider range of factors, including ESG.

North American cities again dominate this year’s ranking, with San Francisco, Boston, Toronto, Chicago and Atlanta also making the list. However, some Asian and European cities have gained ground, notably Tokyo (rising to second), Seoul (now fourth), Singapore (sixth) and Paris (seventh). Toronto, Melbourne and Helsinki have risen by 16, 13 and 12 places, respectively, to make the top 20 this year.

Smaller cities (those with a population under 2 million) such as Wellington, Oslo and Edinburgh have performed wel