How come all the NIMBY weirdos who never shut up about wind turbines 5km off the coast have nothing to say about these gargantuan noisy data centres that are springing up in the middle of suburbs, contaminating water, destroying liveability and property prices? It's weird.
June 27, 2026 at 8:45 AM
How come all the NIMBY weirdos who never shut up about wind turbines 5km off the coast have nothing to say about these gargantuan noisy data centres that are springing up in the middle of suburbs, contaminating water, destroying liveability and property prices? It's weird.
Availability of public restrooms is a major quality of life/liveability issue in every urban area.
September 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Availability of public restrooms is a major quality of life/liveability issue in every urban area.
Governments actually have no responsibility to humanity and liveability on the planet you fool you absolute buffoon think of the shareholders
Telling Labour to abandon net zero implies that trying to stop climate change is something governments are just doing for fun
May 28, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Governments actually have no responsibility to humanity and liveability on the planet you fool you absolute buffoon think of the shareholders
Sorry, as Austrian, I had to chuckle at the "socialist Vienna"
What a terrible hell-hole that place must be 😅😂
www.eiu.com/n/vienna-sec...
What a terrible hell-hole that place must be 😅😂
www.eiu.com/n/vienna-sec...
Vienna secures its position as the world's most liveable city for third consecutive year
Vienna has been named the world’s most liveable city for a third year running, according to the results of EIU’s latest annual Global Liveability Index, launched today. The index ranks the liveability...
www.eiu.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Sorry, as Austrian, I had to chuckle at the "socialist Vienna"
What a terrible hell-hole that place must be 😅😂
www.eiu.com/n/vienna-sec...
What a terrible hell-hole that place must be 😅😂
www.eiu.com/n/vienna-sec...
One city promotes pollution, injuries and congestion, the other promotes healthy lifestyles and liveability!
Two cities, two mindsets. One designs streets for cars, the other designs them for people. The difference speaks for itself.
We desperately need to #ReimagineDublin!
We desperately need to #ReimagineDublin!
August 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
One city promotes pollution, injuries and congestion, the other promotes healthy lifestyles and liveability!
Crippled film training. Crippled training lab technicians so no lab pathology technician to do blood work in the future, no lab technician in wine & food industry.
But have also sold the State’s future and Hobart’s liveability to an AFL folly. 4/
But have also sold the State’s future and Hobart’s liveability to an AFL folly. 4/
September 25, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Crippled film training. Crippled training lab technicians so no lab pathology technician to do blood work in the future, no lab technician in wine & food industry.
But have also sold the State’s future and Hobart’s liveability to an AFL folly. 4/
But have also sold the State’s future and Hobart’s liveability to an AFL folly. 4/
Investments in urban liveability repay us in increased happiness
March 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Investments in urban liveability repay us in increased happiness
Adrian vermeule I'd like to report an organized gang engaged in public anti-social behavior that the authorities are allowing to ruin the liveability of our fair cities
August 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Adrian vermeule I'd like to report an organized gang engaged in public anti-social behavior that the authorities are allowing to ruin the liveability of our fair cities
My team at the University of Edinburgh are hiring a Senior Research Fellow to join us on our Wellcome funded 7 year project 'Discovering Liveability: Co-producing Alternatives to Suicide Prevention'
#academicjob #suicide #suicideprevention #qualitative
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#academicjob #suicide #suicideprevention #qualitative
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Senior Research Fellow (Discovering Liveability)
Senior Research Fellow (qualitative methods) to join the Discovering Liveability: Co-producing alternatives to suicide prevention project, contributing to the leadership of innovative suicide research...
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November 25, 2024 at 10:34 AM
My team at the University of Edinburgh are hiring a Senior Research Fellow to join us on our Wellcome funded 7 year project 'Discovering Liveability: Co-producing Alternatives to Suicide Prevention'
#academicjob #suicide #suicideprevention #qualitative
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#academicjob #suicide #suicideprevention #qualitative
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Went on a bike ride to check out 132 Avenue renewal. This project is a great example of how we are modernizing our infrastructure to support safety and liveability. With so many schools and amenities along the ave, it’s exciting to see these kinds of upgrades going in. #yeg
April 19, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Went on a bike ride to check out 132 Avenue renewal. This project is a great example of how we are modernizing our infrastructure to support safety and liveability. With so many schools and amenities along the ave, it’s exciting to see these kinds of upgrades going in. #yeg
Utrecht is a great example of somewhere that's never good enough. I've been visiting for nearly a decade and there's something new every time and I'm not talking about tweaks either.
Dutch liveability isn't a one-off project, it's a long term commitment.
Dutch liveability isn't a one-off project, it's a long term commitment.
New post with video: an evening rush hour ride through Utrecht’s centre. Two spots already changed since May — a detour gone after 11 years and a junction turning roundabout.
Rush Hour Ride in Utrecht; a city that doesn’t stand still.
About four months ago I filmed a ride straight through Utrecht during the evening rush hour. I knew I wouldn’t have much time later in the year, so I wanted to prepare some material in advance. I should have realised, though, that Utrecht changes far too quickly for that approach to work. In this relatively short ride, two locations had already changed considerably since May.
bicycledutch.wordpress.com
September 3, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Utrecht is a great example of somewhere that's never good enough. I've been visiting for nearly a decade and there's something new every time and I'm not talking about tweaks either.
Dutch liveability isn't a one-off project, it's a long term commitment.
Dutch liveability isn't a one-off project, it's a long term commitment.
Our team are hiring THREE new colleagues to join us in 2025
Looking for experienced + not so experienced #suicide researchers with a strong #socialscience background + #qualitative methods
Senior Research Fellow (Discovering Liveability)
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKU828/s... (closing date 13th December)
Looking for experienced + not so experienced #suicide researchers with a strong #socialscience background + #qualitative methods
Senior Research Fellow (Discovering Liveability)
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKU828/s... (closing date 13th December)
Senior Research Fellow (Discovering Liveability) at The University of Edinburgh
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Senior Research Fellow (Discovering Liveability) at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
www.jobs.ac.uk
December 10, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Our team are hiring THREE new colleagues to join us in 2025
Looking for experienced + not so experienced #suicide researchers with a strong #socialscience background + #qualitative methods
Senior Research Fellow (Discovering Liveability)
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKU828/s... (closing date 13th December)
Looking for experienced + not so experienced #suicide researchers with a strong #socialscience background + #qualitative methods
Senior Research Fellow (Discovering Liveability)
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKU828/s... (closing date 13th December)
The main point about Net Zero is not that it’s a vote-winner or loser, or even that it’s a legal or treaty commitment.
It’s that it’s essential to the medium-term liveability of our planet.
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It’s that it’s essential to the medium-term liveability of our planet.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM
The main point about Net Zero is not that it’s a vote-winner or loser, or even that it’s a legal or treaty commitment.
It’s that it’s essential to the medium-term liveability of our planet.
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It’s that it’s essential to the medium-term liveability of our planet.
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Again, only 2 or 3 apartments per core - guarantees dual aspect, daylight & cross ventilation, all fundamental to passive environmental design & liveability.
So unlike low standards being forced on Aust apartments today - yet our housing so overpriced to build & buy!!
So unlike low standards being forced on Aust apartments today - yet our housing so overpriced to build & buy!!
Complex but incredibly thoughtful apartment plan for a housing competition in Zurich
You can see a wide number of different apartments - including 4-bedrooms and intergenerational layouts. Many of living spaces are dual aspect too!
By Atelier Abraha Achermann
You can see a wide number of different apartments - including 4-bedrooms and intergenerational layouts. Many of living spaces are dual aspect too!
By Atelier Abraha Achermann
January 10, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Again, only 2 or 3 apartments per core - guarantees dual aspect, daylight & cross ventilation, all fundamental to passive environmental design & liveability.
So unlike low standards being forced on Aust apartments today - yet our housing so overpriced to build & buy!!
So unlike low standards being forced on Aust apartments today - yet our housing so overpriced to build & buy!!
Great urban form fosters mixed density and sustainable mobility for liveability.
The urban fabric of Barcelona 🇪🇸👇
The urban fabric of Barcelona 🇪🇸👇
October 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Great urban form fosters mixed density and sustainable mobility for liveability.
The urban fabric of Barcelona 🇪🇸👇
The urban fabric of Barcelona 🇪🇸👇
Mit einer nahezu perfekten Bewertung von Stabilität, Gesundheitsversorgung, Kultur & Umwelt, Bildung und Infrastruktur verteidigt Wien laut Global Liveability Index 2024 seinen Platz als lebenswerteste Stadt der Welt. Für uns kein Zufall, sondern der Erfolg des Wiener Wegs. 💪#WienerWeg
February 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Mit einer nahezu perfekten Bewertung von Stabilität, Gesundheitsversorgung, Kultur & Umwelt, Bildung und Infrastruktur verteidigt Wien laut Global Liveability Index 2024 seinen Platz als lebenswerteste Stadt der Welt. Für uns kein Zufall, sondern der Erfolg des Wiener Wegs. 💪#WienerWeg
“Principles of liveability“
December 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
“Principles of liveability“
The design of urban housing isn’t just about lumping highest density on every possible site; it’s about matching quantities with qualities.
Considering liveability, urban character & interior space, inside/outside, outlook, amenity, environmental performance, rationalised construction, durability 1-
Considering liveability, urban character & interior space, inside/outside, outlook, amenity, environmental performance, rationalised construction, durability 1-
August 8, 2026 at 11:13 PM
The design of urban housing isn’t just about lumping highest density on every possible site; it’s about matching quantities with qualities.
Considering liveability, urban character & interior space, inside/outside, outlook, amenity, environmental performance, rationalised construction, durability 1-
Considering liveability, urban character & interior space, inside/outside, outlook, amenity, environmental performance, rationalised construction, durability 1-
🌅 Morning in Ixelles and Brussels
The sun rises, the city awakens.
As Commissioner, on my way to work for road safety, liveability, and a city we can all be proud of. Love my city❤️
The sun rises, the city awakens.
As Commissioner, on my way to work for road safety, liveability, and a city we can all be proud of. Love my city❤️
August 12, 2025 at 5:50 AM
🌅 Morning in Ixelles and Brussels
The sun rises, the city awakens.
As Commissioner, on my way to work for road safety, liveability, and a city we can all be proud of. Love my city❤️
The sun rises, the city awakens.
As Commissioner, on my way to work for road safety, liveability, and a city we can all be proud of. Love my city❤️
probably pretty good i'd wager
What it's like to live in the world's most liveable cities in 2026
The latest Global Liveability Index ranks the world's top cities. We asked residents what makes them such enjoyable places to call home.
www.bbc.com
July 7, 2026 at 4:42 PM
probably pretty good i'd wager
WelshGov releases July 25 report on the first 18 months of the "award winning" default 20mph limit for urban and village roads. Speeds down, 26% fewer casualties and little change in journey times. Lives saved, liveability increased bit.ly/40rfUZl
July 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
WelshGov releases July 25 report on the first 18 months of the "award winning" default 20mph limit for urban and village roads. Speeds down, 26% fewer casualties and little change in journey times. Lives saved, liveability increased bit.ly/40rfUZl
Benchmark interest rate: CAN 2.25%; US 4%. Inflation: CAN 3%; US 3.4%. Sovereign credit rating: CAN AAA; US AA+. Democracy: CAN working; US deficient. Immigration: CAN pro 1% of tot. pop/ year (~400,000); US anti 0.1% (~320,000). Peace index: CAN 14; US 134. Liveability: CAN 41; US 107. CAN👍; US🤮
September 23, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Benchmark interest rate: CAN 2.25%; US 4%. Inflation: CAN 3%; US 3.4%. Sovereign credit rating: CAN AAA; US AA+. Democracy: CAN working; US deficient. Immigration: CAN pro 1% of tot. pop/ year (~400,000); US anti 0.1% (~320,000). Peace index: CAN 14; US 134. Liveability: CAN 41; US 107. CAN👍; US🤮
❓Interested in suicide research?
❓Have an undergraduate degree, and a desire to do a PhD?
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❓Have an undergraduate degree, and a desire to do a PhD?
We have a 5 year post combining a salaried role with PhD funding for a candidate to study as they work on our Discovering Liveability Project.
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Research Assistant (Discovering Liveability)
Research Assistant (+ six years PhD tuition fees) to join the Discovering Liveability: Co-producing alternatives to suicide prevention project, contributing to innovative suicide research that centres...
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March 31, 2025 at 10:13 AM
❓Interested in suicide research?
❓Have an undergraduate degree, and a desire to do a PhD?
We have a 5 year post combining a salaried role with PhD funding for a candidate to study as they work on our Discovering Liveability Project.
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Please share widely!
❓Have an undergraduate degree, and a desire to do a PhD?
We have a 5 year post combining a salaried role with PhD funding for a candidate to study as they work on our Discovering Liveability Project.
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the city has it parts but the state in whole nope it doesn't even hit the top 20 states for liveability nothing compared to living in the NW
May 25, 2026 at 3:57 AM
the city has it parts but the state in whole nope it doesn't even hit the top 20 states for liveability nothing compared to living in the NW
This is a fantastic idea - almost all of the institutional “solutions” to O’Connell Street ignore / undermine the existing vitality of the north inner city. This would support and protect its liveability.
Trevor White is absolutely right. Let’s stop all the political blather about the GPO’s future and convert all of its vacant office space into affordable owner-occupied apartments. With 10% for social housing …
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Trevor White: Here’s an idea. Convert the GPO offices into owner-occupied apartments
Do not treat it as a Ireland’s ‘good room’. We need people to live on O’Connell Street
www.irishtimes.com
July 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This is a fantastic idea - almost all of the institutional “solutions” to O’Connell Street ignore / undermine the existing vitality of the north inner city. This would support and protect its liveability.