livability
noun
liv·abil·i·ty
ˌli-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 
variants
or less commonly liveability
1
: survival expectancy : viability
—used especially of poultry and livestock
2
: suitability for human living
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White identified delivering livability with affordability as a challenge his team faced.
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Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
The city needs more trees, more touches of livability.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
As a member of AARP’s Age-Friendly Network, Lancaster is committed to increasing its livability for seniors.
—Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
The top 9 cities averaged a high No. 27 ranking for livability.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 9 July 2024
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Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
The city needs more trees, more touches of livability.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
As a member of AARP’s Age-Friendly Network, Lancaster is committed to increasing its livability for seniors.
—Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
The top 9 cities averaged a high No. 27 ranking for livability.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 9 July 2024
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“Livability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livability. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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