Uploaded on 2016-03-07 by sharanm93

- Transportation - Infrastructure - Safety - Environment - Job Opportunities 2. Why do we live where we live? I live in Dallas, Texas. ![Dallas, United States of America / View From The Reunion Tower][1] ![Dallas, United States of America / View From the JFK Museum][2] The five reasons why I live here: (i) I am currently pursuing my education in this city. (ii) Transportation: The Dallas-Fort Worth area is well connected by the DART [Dallas Area Rapid Transit] public transport system comprising of both trains and buses, which makes my commute to the university and surrounding areas easy and free of cost. The DART train also connects the downtown area to the international airport. ![Dallas, United States of America / DART][3] (iii) This city and its surrounding areas are filled with open trails good for jogging, cycling or skateboarding. ![Dallas, United States of America / Preston Ridge Trail][4] (iv) It is a peaceful and quiet place. (v) There's sunshine almost all round the year. 3. To what extent does your own place of residence fulfill your ideal livability criteria? - Transportation (75%) - Infrastructure (80%) - Safety (60%) - Environment (80%) - Job Opportunities (70%) - Average (73%) 4. What would you change? The first measure I would take is to improve the safety, by increasing the patrolling in my neighborhood area. 5. Why do we move? (i) Seattle, U.S.A -Environment, Infrastructure, Recreational possibilities, Job Opportunities and Economy. (ii) Melbourne, Australia -Infrastructure, Environment, Transport, Recreational Possibilities and Safety. (iii) Amsterdam, Netherlands -Culture, Environment, Transport, Infrastructure and Recreational Possibilities. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14573364348722091.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14573365938861453.jpg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14573379228220262.png [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14573384589781218.jpg