Uploaded on 2018-07-31 by sigbjørn wik

1. How would you define livability Livability is best defined at the local level. Broadly speaking, a livable community recognizes its own unique identity and places a high value on the planning processes that help manage growth and change to maintain and enhance its community character livability in terms of pleasant downtown area, lots of good public transportation and good public events, attention to environmentally-sound living, its reputation as a city of books, bikes, brew, progressive thinking, and its abundance of trees and the rain that keeps them green.” 2. 1- Environment (clean air and water) 2- Transportation (safe and convenient options) 3- Housing (affordability and access) 4- Neighborhood (access to life, work and play) 5- Health (prevention, access and quality) 6- Engagement (civic and social involvement) 7- Opportunity (inclusion and possibilities 3. Choose three cities in the United States Sandpoint, Idaho, ID Stavanger, LaSalle County, IL Chicago, Cook County, IL 4-5 City Livability score Customized livability score Change (+/-) Sandpoint, 53 56 +3 Stavanger 52 54 +2 Chicago 53 57 +4 6 Environment is the most important factor of livability in my ranking. The scores of livability show a rise in all 3 city.