RENO — Men’s Journal Magazine has ranked Reno’s Old Southwest neighborhood as one of ‘The Best Neighborhoods in America’ in the June 2009 issue. This area joins 30 other cities that were singled out by the publication as among the “coolest hoods” in America.

“I am thrilled to see the Reno Old Southwest neighborhood ranked as one of the top neighborhoods in America,” RSCVA President and CEO Ellen Oppenheim said. “The article highlights the many reasons why our region is so popular with visitors and residents alike. A ranking like this in a major magazine will tell people about our great weather, outdoor recreation opportunities and all the new development taking place in the destination, reinforcing the need to visit Reno-Tahoe to see it first-hand.”

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) was also pleased when they learned of this ranking.

“Many of the business people tell us that they decided to move their company here only after they visited some for an ‘outdoor’ vacation and discovered greater Reno-Tahoe,” said Chuck Alvey, CEO of EDAWN. “With the need for jobs, capital investment and tax generation, such a recognizable ranking helps immeasurably in impressing people and improving our quality of life image.”

The Men’s Journal ‘Best Neighborhoods in America’ article looked at median home price, cost of living compared to the rest of the U.S. and sunny days per year for this ranking. All stats were according to www.bestplaces.net.

Other cities included in the West rankings included Dogpatch/San Francisco, Calif.; Leucadia/Encinitas, Calif.; North End/Boise, Idaho; Seattle, Wash.; Portland, Ore.; Anchorage, Alaska; and Ogden, Utah

To read the story online, visit www.mensjournal.com/ the-best-nabes-west.