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1. Environment 2. Safety 3. Education 4. Culture 5. Sanitation Standards Question 2. Why do I live in Minneapolis? 1. My Family is here 2. The natural landscape and parkscapes are integrated into the city. The city has an outdoor culture - even in the winter - where biking, hiking, jogging, boating, and enjoying the fresh air is encouraged and supported. 3. 4 Seasons. Nothing feels better than the first giddy days of spring, the extended daylight and play time of mid-summer, the crisp fall air and apple season, or a gentle snowfall in the quiet winter months. 4. There is a social and ecological conscious to decisions made in the city and state government. 5. There are several Universities in the area, and the population tends to be well educated with liberal tendencies. Photos: ![Minneapolis Cafe in Frebrary][1] ![A Minneapolis food co-op (one of many) selling local, organic and seasonal produce][2] ![The Minneapolis Greenway on an unseasonably warm February day.][3] ![Downtown Minneapolis light rail station][4] Question 3. To what extend does my place of residence fulfill my ideal city criteria? My place of residence: 90/100 Minneapolis: 90/100 Question 4. What would you change? In Minneapolis there should be more development to bring the bottom level of livability up to the top. Not all areas of the city are as well developed, connected, or diverse in amenities. The first thing I would do as mayor would be to create a free education and job training system for adults. Anyone out of work, wanting to change jobs, or gain professional certifications would be able to achieve this support from the city. I would also encourage more diversity in housing development type and income levels, and lower barriers to movement in the city by investing in public transit improvements and development of the waterfront, city parks and parkways. Question 5. Why and Where would I move? A. Oslo, Norway or Stockholm, Sweden: 1.Education and job opportunities are supported for adults. 2. Reported high in satisfaction with quality of living. 3. The outdoor culture is present. 4. These cities are clean. 5. There is a social and environmental conscious to development. B. Paris, France: 1. Culture and history of the city. 2. International connection. 3. Infrastructure and transit is well developed. 4. Vacation time is part of the work culture. 5. Architectural Environment. C. New York City, New York, USA: 1. Culture and history of the city 2. International Connectivity 3. Job Opportunities for creative professions 4. Infrastructure is well developed. 5. Education and creative stimulation. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14566321241547814.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14566321435023416.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14566322065333496.jpg [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1456632257691595.jpg