In total, the 2014 inaugural Championship will feature 10 urban races.

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Urban centers in the region feature a high concentration of top-rated universities and highly-skilled, professional jobs, which pushes up earnings.

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An entrepreneurial market economy became a defining feature of Greek urban life.

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The massive roof itself was designed in collaboration with the Audubon Society of Portland, the Urban Greenspaces Institute, and a handful of other organization and will feature three distinct levels, each measuring roughly 13, 000 square feet.

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The trend to create entertainment hubs above the hectic urban bustle started a decade ago in New York, where 35 hotels now feature a rooftop bar, many of which have pools.

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