Uploaded on 2016-04-09 by vincentgiraud

(1) International Connectivity (2) Job Opportunities (3) Transportation (4) Infrastructure (5) Economy 2. Why do we live where we live? (1) Proximity from city center (2) Neighborhood and availability for groceries and dining (3) Proximity and convenience of public transport (4) Cost of housing (5) Cultural aspect of the area and entertainments The following photos illustrates the vivid culture of the area where temples and churches meets bars and caffes, where older generations meet the millenials. ![Food stalls, temple and residences][1] ![Hipster caffes and bars][2] ![Affordable housing for workers and travellers][3] 3. To what extend does your own place of residence fulfill your ideal livability criteria? Personal fullfilment of livability criteria: (1) International Connectivity 90% (2) Job Opportunities 80% (3) Transportation 100% (4) Infrastructure 100% (5) Economy 90% Personal general livability score: 92% 4. What would you change? I felt that the social aspect hasn't caught up yet with the economic growth. I would encourage more programs and initiatives for the citizens to express themselves and communicate more with one another. As the quality of life comes from the quality of the communication, some disconnect between individuals may tangible in public areas (like other big cities) where more social openess could benefit to everyone. As a cosmopolitan city, Singapore would also gain in closing some gaps between social groups by fostering awareness between all ethnicities and generations bringing a tighter integration, understanding and willingness to interact. 5. Why do we move? (1) Paris 1 Cultual fit for a French man 2 Oppportunities of international work 3 Close to familly 4 Plethora of cultural event 5 Between Asia and the US, 2 regions of interests (2) San Francisco 1 Mecca of IT innovation (I work in this field) 2 Job opportunities in IT 3 Culturally rich, liberal and open to debate 4 Cosmolitan place, great for networking 5 Outdoor activities and healthy lifestyle (3) Sydney 1 A city I lived in and I love 2 Right balance of urbanism and nature 3 Life style, slower pace and fair go 4 Weather in the right range of temperature 5 People "good character" and socially welcoming [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14601942501121613.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14601942959636852.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14601943456309195.jpg