let's talk about liveability - istruct australia
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Author: Ruben Fuentes
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Liveability
It’s time we talked about
MELBOURNEThe world’s most liveable city
*according to the Economist Intelligence Unit
What does that mean? Can we do anything about it?
Is anyone working to make it even better?
The Global Liveability Ranking
is designed to help “business leaders prepare for
opportunity, empowering them to act with confidence when making
strategic decisions”
STABILITY HEALTHCARE CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE
The EIU(Economist Intelligence Unit) takes into account 30 factors in five major categories:
This favours “mid-sized cities in wealthier countries with relatively low population density”
Safety and stability is a key component
We aren’t too badly off when it comes to general healthcare
the availability of sporting and cultural facilities -
the levels of censorship -
social or religious restrictions and corruption -
average weather conditions -
the variety and availability of food & drink -
the variety and availability of consumer goods and services
Culture and Environment
Infrastructure
a central port
an accessible airport
a reliable train network
road networks
public transport
community facilities
public open spaces
utilities
schools
recreation facilities
Population Growth
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population figures: Melbourne had grown by nearly 100,000 people
in the year to June 2014 (about 1800 people a week)
MELBOURNE’S POPULATION: 4.4 MILLION
URBAN SPRAWL
We should all be prepared to join in the
conversation
Decentralisation?
Could new enterprises set
up some distance from the CBD?
What if a number of businesses with some synergy co-located?
What if the location was made more appealing than the urban jungle?
Are we so scared of getting it wrong that we opt to do nothing?
Who’s going to be brave enough and have enough vision to lead change?
Resting on our laurels could mean watching things get worse
Ruben Fuentes is the Managing Director of iStruct Australia Pty Ltd, Australia's boutique commercial property development company that is "Built for Your Success”.
Ruben believes that by cultivating broad interests across a wide range of construction, design, development, and management topics, iStruct Australia is better placed to understand the needs of each client and the best ways to meet them.
About the Author
Connect with Ruben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubenmfuentes
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Contact Ruben via email: [email protected]
Ruben Fuentes