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Questions about Nylon

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What is the Alpha++ ranking of New York and London?

The Globalization and World Cities Research Network classified both cities with an Alpha++ ranking. This designation marks them as the only two cities to achieve this specific status.

When did News magazine Time coin the term Nylonkong?

News magazine Time coined the term Nylonkong in 2008 to encompass three major hubs. This term includes New York City, London, and Hong Kong as eperopoles of different regions.

How many parks does London contain compared to New York?

London contains significantly more greenspace than New York with 3,000 parks available. New York maintains 1,700 parks including Central Park and Prospect Park.

Which study ranked service flows between London and New York as number one?

A 2015 study ranked the service flows between London and New York as number one. This connection remains stronger than any other city pairing on Earth.

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