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Sep 16, 2019 · A more liveable city is a great place to live. It is more resilient as well, with competitive social, economic and environmental advantages. Using our definition, a liveable city is also a healthy city, promoting health, wellbeing and equity.
- Billie Giles-Corti
Professor Billie Giles-Corti is a Distinguished Professor at...
- Australia
Global Future Councils: Experts talk intelligent economies,...
- Billie Giles-Corti
Sep 24, 2015 · To me, the following 10 items are the essential ingredients required to achieve thriving, prosperous cities. Empower cities: More financial power should be delegated to cities in proportion to their responsibilities. In addition, it is important to recognize their rightful place in policy processes and implementing SDGs.
- Xuemei Bai
- We speak to residents in five of the highest-ranked cities to get the low-down what makes them so special. After a pandemic slump, quality of life is again on the rise in many of the world's cities.
- Vienna, Austria. The Austrian capital is no stranger to the number one spot in the liveability index, only losing the accolade briefly in 2021 when pandemic closures impacted its museums and restaurants.
- Melbourne, Australia. Both Melbourne and Sydney regained their rankings (third and fourth respectively) in the top 10 after dropping in the index during the coronavirus pandemic that stressed the Australian healthcare system and resulted in long lockdowns.
- Vancouver, Canada. Three Canadian cities (including Calgary and Toronto) cracked the top 10 this year, but Vancouver ranked the highest (at spot five) for its superior culture and environment scores – traits that residents point to right away in their love for their city.
- Walkability
- Public Transport
- Public Open Space
- The Liveable City Is Greater Than The Sum of Its Parts
In liveable cities, streets and neighbourhoods are designed to encourage walking instead of driving. Homes, jobs, shops, schools and other everyday destinations are within easy walking distance of each other. The street network is convenient for pedestrians, with high-quality footpaths, short blocks, few cul-de-sacs and higher-density housing. Walk...
Liveable cities promote public transport use instead of driving. Most homes are within easy walking distance of transport stops, and services are frequent enough to be convenient. Good access to public transport supports community health in two ways: by encouraging walkingand by reducing dependence on driving. Australian cities have largely been de...
In liveable communities, most people live within walking distance of a green, publicly accessible open space such as a park, playground or reserve. Green space has many physical and mental health benefits for people, and social and environmental benefits for communities. Parks provide opportunities for physical activity, such as jogging, ball sport...
The phrase “liveable city” conjures up a vision of leafy streets, happy residents walking, cycling or catching public transport, and children playing in neighbourhood parks. This image, while inspiring, is not useful for urban planners and governments who are working to make cities more liveable. Distilling liveability into seven domains, which can...
Dec 19, 2006 · the overall amenability of local governments to the development of a progressive economy. The components of liveability as seen in the City of Vancouver are: protection of the environment; maintenance of a diverse economy; provision of accessibility through land use; delivery of services for residents and businesses; housing choices;
Oct 27, 2015 · A liveable city has become the highest form of praise we can give to a city space. But we need to discuss what that means and who gets to participate in the process of governing and shaping a city.
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The Global Liveability rank Ranking is a yearly assessment published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), ranking 172 global cities (previously 140) for their urban quality of life based on assessments of stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. Austria's capital, Vienna, was ranked the most liveable ...
