Uploaded on 2015-10-12 by bobkad

**Q1:** Top livability criteria : 1. Political Stability 2. Safety 3. Culture 4. Education 5. Housing **Q2:** Why do I live where I live ? 2. Education . First of all, I am currently living in Germany because of my bachelor degree studies, the quality of which here is more than satisfactory. ![enter image description here][1] 3. Stable economy. Germany is a leading country when it comes to economic profits and stocks increase. ![enter image description here][2] 4. Job opportunities. An ever advancing economy accounts for constant need of new buildings, which is my field of study and future career - architecture. ![enter image description here][3] 5. Language and temper of local people. For the last 5 years I have been learning German. I've come here, so that I can practice my knowledge in German and get to know the character of these people, their customs and understandings. ![enter image description here][4] 6. Environment. I enjoy the green surroundings of the city as well as the numerous parks which are to be found around every corner here. ![enter image description here][5] **Q3:** Stuttgart strikes 80 out of 100 points, where 100 stands for ideal livability regarding the scale from Q1. **Q4:** If I was voted for mayor of Stuttgart, I would first and foremost work towards providing more shelter and dormitories for the homeless people here, who reside the underpasses of the city during the night and are therefore endangering the safety of Stuttgart's citizens and visitors. **Q5:** Oslo, Norway - flourishing economy, lack of air pollution, safety, climate (I'm more fond of winter rather than summer), the beauty of the women ^^ ; Zurich, Switzerland - the expensive currency, technological advances, safety, beautiful nature, excellent transportation opportunities ; San Gimignano, Italy - absolute calmness, picturesque scenery, safety, recreation possibilities, wine cellars. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14446917673153381.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1444691799153235.jpeg [3]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14446918864693183.jpeg [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14446919076175855.jpeg [5]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14446919358183452.jpg