Uploaded on 2018-03-13 by Tim Ewart

Question 1: The term “liveability,” often in describing long range goals. Within the field of planning, liveability is used in wide array of contexts including: transportation, community development and resilience. Plus other fields (some of which are closely interrelated to planning) e.g., subjective well-being and quality of life. A liveable community is one that has access to supportive community features and services (i.e. healthcare & education), affordable and appropriate housing, and adequate mobility options, which together facilitate personal independence and the engagement of residents in civic and social life. Although having said that, it is more important to understanding the ways in which liveability is used offers insights on what liveability means to planners and communities. Question 2: Health, Housing, opportunity, neighbourhood, transportation, engagement and environment Question 3 & 4: Chicago 53 - 58 (+5), Dallas 51 - 54 (+3), Pittsburgh 57 - 54 (-3) Chicago, went higher when environment and opportunity were lowered. The assumption is that neither of these two criteria are top ranking issues. Dallas, appeared fairly consistent - rising slightly on health. Pittsburgh, appeared high on; engagement, transportation and neighbourhood and low on environment and health.