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Disadvantages of livable cities
What makes a city livable? (Factors)
Accesibility
Housing and accommodations
Affordable, inclusive and quality housing
Advantages
Reduce homelessness
Foster a sense of belonging if one is able buy a house they can call their own
creates sense of responsibility
promotes secure environment
E.g. In Vienna, 60% of the population live in subsidized flats. Vienna's quality apartments are bright and airy, while still keeping housing affordable.
Entertainment and public spaces
E.g. Theme parks, movie theatres
Advantages
Improves mental and psychological well-being
Reduces stress levels
Encourages social interactions and connections
Foster a sense of community through shared spaces
Sparks inspiration for creative works
E.g. Zurich, Switzerland is filled with museums, parks, galleries, and theaters, making it a fantastic cultural hub, hence the high score in leisure and entertainment.
Abundance of green spaces such as parks
Advantages
Contributes to a greener city
More environmentally sustainable (plants)
Encourages a healthier city as these spaces give citizens opportunities to do exercises such as jogging, cycling etc. while bonding with family and friends
Able to connect with nature, away from the busy city
Vancouver, Canada, has Over 95% of Vancouver's electricity is supplied by renewable energy. Over 95% of Vancouver's electricity is supplied by renewable energy
Infrastructure and efficient Public Transport
Advantages
Contributes to a greener city if more people are willing to take public transport (reduced vehicles on the road)
Reduces frustration and low productivity from long commutes
E.g. Copenhagen, Denmark, the 2nd most livable city, is known as the city of cyclists. The city has an abundance of bicycle paths and is also known for one of the world's best transport systems, hence only 29% of households own cars.
Healthcare services and facillities
Advantages
Ensures that public health is maintained
Reduces stress and anxiety if illnesses or even diseases come along, knowing that medical help is within reach
Controls diseases and illnesses
E.g. All residents in Vienna, Austria have free access to quality healthcare with highly-skilled healthcare ractitioners, as well as destigmatized mental healthcare, which is one of the main reasons that allow Vienna to maintain her position as the most livable city in the world
Job opportunities
Advantages
Attracts foreign talents and expatriates
Bring unique skills and experiences into the city
Allow locals to learn and grow from working with them
E.g. Melbourne is a business and administrative focal point with a thriving professional services sector. The city has attracted investment from across the globe in sectors spanning digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, health and life sciences, and clean energy
Good governance
Ability to respond to crisis effectively
E.g. COVID-19, Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Advantages
Protect millions and billions of livelihoods of citizens
MInimize negative impacts and able to return to normalcy quickly
Advantages
Gains public trust
More cooperative citizens
A stronger community to combat against crisis
Lower the possibilities of protests
Meaningful laws and regulations implemented protects the safety and interests of citizens
reduces crime rate
E.g. Singapore is known as the city with the strictest laws, with every little wrong move resulting in a fine. Singapore is especially strict with gun laws and drug laws, hence there are very low crime rates in Singapore with the law enforcement.
Engages with citizens effectively
Takes into account the needs and wants of citizens
E.g. Singapore has one of the most effective governments. During COVID-19, Singapore government relaxed many restrictions earlier than other cities, which improved her livability ranking. Relaxation of such restrictions allows the economy to recover and reduce unhappiness among the citizens who wanted more freedom.
Environment factors
Climate
High humidity and heat during summers and extreme cold during winter may cause discomfort and even impact the health of citizens negatively, decreasing a city's livability
Air quality
Bad air quality hinders outdoor activities and causes negative health impacts, decreasing the livability of a city
Occurrence of natural phenomena
If natural phenomena occurs, city is well prepared and citizens are educated on what to do
Population density/crowd control
Inclusitivity of different communities and cultures
Advantages
Creates a safe, accepting community
Creates diversity and injects more vibrancy into the city
E.g. New York’s street fashion style, 200+ languages being spoken, huge variety of restaurants and entertainment of different cultures
Creates a more fun and interesting city to live in
Attracts tourists and more migrants
E.g. Zurich is named the most inclusive city in the world. Zurich also has a long history of being open-minded and progressive
Stability
Safety and security
Through effective law enforcement
Advantages
Allows the public to go about doing their activities without worry
E.g. Amsterdam is one of the safest cities in the world, with strict laws. Local authorities working with businesses to encourage responsible behaviours.
Job opportunities and economic growth
Allows citizens to earn a living and give them opportunities to grow their careers and go through self development