"Norman is no longer a best kept secret: the word is out! Norman’s strong sense of community, its high quality of life and affordability, and its appreciation for diversity, the arts and culture have earned us this ranking. This honor recognizes not only the quality leadership and vision of the University of Oklahoma, our city, our public schools, the health care system, the business and non profit sectors, but most importantly our citizens. Such recognitions do not happen by chance, but instead by working together to build community. The balance we strike as a growing city and the values we place on being a welcoming and engaged community will continue to serve us well in the future"

Mayor Cindy Rosenthal

Norman has been named by Money Magazine as No. 6 of America's Best Places to live among small cities. Money Magazine based the decision on the cities with great schools, low crime, bustling economics and short commutes.
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Café Plaid, a Campus Corner café, was featured in the article ranking Norman the No. 6 best places to love in the U.S.. The community offers many benefits along with the two of the five most visited museums in the state, the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History and the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art.
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Being the home of the University of Oklahoma and having one of the top-rated college football teams in the nation help Norman, Oklahoma make number six in the country as one of the best small cities to live in for 2008.
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No wonder Norman was ranked as number six in the nation. Whether it’s going to sports events, looking at the downtown arts district, or seeing the year-round festivals, there is always something to do in the Norman.
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In its annual listings of the best places to live in America published online today, CNN Money ranked Norman sixth to the 2008 edition.With a photo taken at a University of Oklahoma football game displayed on the page highlighting Norman, the magazine touted the entertainment options, the “world-class” art museum and the affordability of starter homes.
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Visitors returning to Norman after any length of time remark about how much we've grown. It's not just commercial development they see. It's also rooftops and the dreaded traffic congestion.Word gets out that Norman is a shining star in the region and people will want to move here or stay here.
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Money Magazine ranked Norman sixth as one of the country’s best small cities to live in. Among Norman's pluses, the magazine cited University of Oklahoma football, OU's cultural attractions including its "world-class art museum" and the city's affordability.
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