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Liveability
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Liveability-related materials.
These are the world’s top cities. Which one ranked highest for the 10th year running?
London has been named the world’s most “magnetic” city for the 10th year in a row. It held…
There Are Dozens Of Ways To Rank Cities. Here’s What They All Get Wrong
Every year, the world’s most “liveable” cities are celebrated, in city rankings published by Mercer, the Economist Intelligence…
Encouraging City Dwellers To Walk More
Many cities today are saddled with high car dependency, wider roads, fewer pedestrian-friendly streets, increased pollution and inevitably,…
The Quest For The Convivial City: How Do Ours Fare?
What comes to mind when you think of the word “convivial”? Likely, images of happiness, freedom, relaxation and…
The Darker Side Of Liveable Cities Like Sydney
Sydney is frequently placed in the top ten of global “liveability” rankings. But despite the growing popularity of…
The Top 10 Most Liveable Cities In The World
The Economist Intelligence Unit, operating under parent media group, The Economist conducts research and analysis on countries and…
How To Actually Make Parks Actively Liveable
Parks are central to the concept of liveable cities. They are an important public resource that provide opportunities…
Simon Anholt : How To Make A Good Country
Simon Anholt is a British policy advisor who has worked with over 50 heads of state and government…
Ten Things For The Perfect City
A hipster economy and celebrities misbehaving in public are also essential for the ideal city. For the Economist,…
The Science of Quieter Cities
Tired of listening to your neighbor’s shoes, the garbage truck, and the sound of car traffic? What if…
Within Walking Distance
New research from Southern California has found that residents of neighborhoods with a central core of shops and…