LESSON 10.4 Where are the most liveable cities?
LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this lesson you should be able to:
• discuss the concept of liveability and how it is measured • describe the location of the most and least liveable cities • make connections between places based on liveability factors.
Tune in Did you know the Economist Intelligence Unit ranks the world’s most liveable cities? TABLE1 shows the 2024 rankings, with Melbourne in the top ýve. Mind map seven criteria you would choose to measure liveability. For example, your ýrst criterion for themost liveable city could be access to clean water.
TABLE1 Most liveable cities, 2024 Rank City
Index
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 9
Vienna
98.4 98.0 97.7 97.4 97.3 97.1 96.8 96.8 96.5 96.0 96.0
Copenhagen Melbourne
Sydney
Vancouver
Zurich
Calgary Geneva Toronto Osaka
10 10
Auckland
Source : The Economist Intelligence Unit
10.4.1 What is liveability? Cities often boast about being the best — safest, richest or fastest growing — to attract visitors and attention. Liveability is deýned as the features making a place desirable and enjoyable to live in, measured by safety, health, comfort, community facilities and freedom. 10.4.2 Who says which city is the most liveable? International organisations media and educational establishments rank the world’s most liveable cities by comparing data. These rankings help workers considering moving and companies determining extra pay for less liveable cities. They also attract migrants, tourists and investors. Rankings are based on: • stability (crime, terror threats, civil unrest) • healthcare • culture and environment (religious tolerance, corruption, climate, natural disasters) • education • infrastructure (transport, housing, energy, water, communication) • economic stability • recreational and sporting facilities • availability of consumer goods (food, cars, household items).
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