What are the best cities for children and young people? America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth, a foundation started in 1997 by Collin Powel, presented a list of top 100 places in the U.S. for children. Two North Carolina cities made the list.
100 Best Communities for Young People honors the best places for children to grow and develop in the United States. The purpose of this competition is to acknowledge the efforts of certain communities in their work with the youth, as well as to encourage other cities to follow their lead.
Two North Carolina cities made the list in 2007: Charlotte and Durham.