Liveability

Question 1

What is Liveability?

Answer 1

• A measure to which a place is suitable/easy/pleasant to live in
• It is the PIVOTAL factor that contributes to where people live
• Correlates with principle of sustainability, a goal for meeting our needs presently, without compromising future needs

Question 2

Why do people live/move to certain areas?

Answer 2

Tree Change
* Move to the country/rural areas
* Cost of living is lower
* Slower pace of life
* No traffic

Sea Change
* Move to the coast
* Cleaner Living
* Greater sense of community
* A natural environment

Question 3

What are the liveability factors?

Answer 3

Infrastructure - Roads, buildings, transport
Culture - Restaurants, local groceries
Environment - Parks, ovals, tracks
Education - Schools, universities, work opportunities
Safety and Stability - Police, Firefighter, Ambulance
Healthcare - Hospitals, clinics, GP’s

Question 4

It is important to consider liveability for … because…

Answer 4

Young people because they are our future and they will continue to maintain these liveable cities for generations to come. It also promotes social inclusion and creates a greater sense of community.

Question 5

Subjective & Objective Factors

Answer 5

Subjective Based on personal feelings/tastes
Objective Not based on personal prefence. Often unchangeable. Concerned with fact.

Question 6

BOLTSS
NA

Answer 6

Border
Orientation
Legend
Title
Scale
Source
NA Neatness and Accuracy

Question 7

What is a community of place?

Answer 7

A community of place is a community of people who interconnect with each other because of place and interests.

Question 8

SPICESS

Answer 8

Space, Place, Interconnection, Change, Environment, Scale, Sustainability