BY GABRIELLE EGAN
1. Find a definition of Liveability.
The definition of liveability is:
"Liveability is the sum of the aspects that add up to the quality of life of a place, including its economy, amenity, environmental sustainability, health and wellbeing, equity, education and learning, and leadership." - Definition from livable.org.au/index.php?id=12
2. Translate this definition into your own words, demonstrating that you understand the concept of liveability.
Liveability are the factors that contribute to evaluating the quality of life at a certain place or area. This means evaluating the area's economic and environmental sustainability, how safe the area is, the diversity of the area, the wellbeing of those that are residents of the area and how well-balanced the area is. Seeing how well each of those factors work in a specific area, help determine the liveability of the area. Therefore, the higher the "liveability" of the area, the more appealing it is for residents.
3. Compile a table of the factors NOT wanted in a city and the factors that therefore influence liveability.
LIVEABILITY: THE BASICS
4. Compile a list of between 5 and 10 criteria that can be used to judge the liveability of a city. For each criteria think of three different ‘indicators’ that help to highlight the level of achievement for each criteria.
Criteria: Economically Sustainable
Indicators: Has businesses and jobs, people in the area are employed, people in the area are consumers of the goods and services that the businesses in the area provide.
Criteria: Environmentally Sustainable
Indicators: Uses renewable energy sources, has effective and efficient waste removal systems in place, incorporates ‘Green’ urban planning
Criteria: Open Public Spaces
Indicators: There are spaces in the area that are open, and are accessible to the public, these spaces aren't owned by private businesses and are free for the public to enjoy.
Criteria: Recreational Areas
Indicators: Has areas that can be used by the public for recreational and leisurely activities, has a wide variety of activities for the public to enjoy.
Criteria: Is Innovative
Indicators: Has innovative areas/changes made to make it a place that will be relevant in the future, has something new that will make the area more attractive.
Criteria: Diverse/Multicultural
Indicators: The people that are in the area are diverse and don't hold prejudice and the area has diversified social economic groups.
Criteria: Good Transport System
Indicators: There are a variety of public transport systems, has systems that allow people to travel across town efficiently, has transport systems that are reliable and are on a regular timetable.
Criteria: A Place for Education
Indicators: Has schools where children can attend school and be educated, has facilities, resources and technologies to assist students in their learning, has enough teachers to cater to the amount of students attending the school.
Criteria: Health System
Indicators: Is able to care the well-being and health of the people in the area, the system is available for everyone to ensure that everyone in the town is allowed to have access to good health.
Criteria: Safety
Indicators: The area is a safe place that has some sort of security, there is a very low amount of crime that occurs and people living in the residencies are able to feel safe.