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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As a mom, a native of the desert southwest, an environmental science major at Harvard and a 20-year resident of what became the nation's fifth largest city during her tenure, Gallego's vision for Phoenix has always focused on ensuring its livability for future generations.
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Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
As our largest form of public space, streets should be the heartbeat of the city, enhancing livability and access to resources and amenities for users of all ages and abilities.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
These communities have the common goal of improving the health and quality of life for residents of all ages through projects designed to increase livability for senior citizens.
—Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
To determine livability, RentCafe, an online rental marketplace, evaluated U.S. metros across three main categories: socioeconomics, quality of life, and location and community.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
As our largest form of public space, streets should be the heartbeat of the city, enhancing livability and access to resources and amenities for users of all ages and abilities.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
These communities have the common goal of improving the health and quality of life for residents of all ages through projects designed to increase livability for senior citizens.
—Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
To determine livability, RentCafe, an online rental marketplace, evaluated U.S. metros across three main categories: socioeconomics, quality of life, and location and community.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Livability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livability. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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