Orlando is expected to maintain that ranking through 2006, according to Crow's 24-page special study. Austin, ranked No. 1 previously, is No. 2. Phoenix, No. 2 previously, is No. 3.

Metro Orlando's four-county population of 1.7 million represents a 37% growth over the past 10 years and is the area's greatest strength, the study says. Metro Orlando's population is expected to grow another 11% over the next five years.

The study is bullish on Orlando's transportation arteries, an arguable issue by various city segments who contend the city's main roads are choked and invite financial and personal disaster.

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