What is Liveability? QUALITIES JUDGED
When awarding their “top cities”, indexes consider different factors ranging from civil unrest to the number of bookshops. Consequently the definition of 'liveability' takes on various guises depending on both the agenda of the index compiler and their target audience. However, there is a common thread in all indexes focused on assessing the qualities which will attract their target market to both work and live in the city. Some of these factors, such as housing availability, public spaces and public transport relate directly to the planning of the city. If we consider the increasing importance placed on obtaining top rankings, and city planning as a tool to do this, then in many ways 'liveability' is playing an important role in shaping both our current and future city.
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