Chicagoland’s climate resilience is an incredible economic advantage. A recent analysis by AlphaGeo looked at 72 of the world’s largest cities and ranked Chicago #1 because it had the lowest residual climate risk score in the study.
As decision-makers incorporate climate risk into site selection decisions, climate resilience is an increasingly important component of economic competitiveness.
Chicagoland’s #1 ranking reflects a number of advantages, including limited exposure to coastal and tropical hazards, a diversified economy, extensive infrastructure, and a regional leadership ethic defined by strategic investment.