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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Their vision includes mixed-use developments that combine residential, retail, and public spaces, fostering economic growth while enhancing livability.
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Timothy “chaz” Stevens, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
Becca Lea Photography Kat Black Interiors The residential designs created by Kat Black Interiors (KBI) prove that luxury and livability can go hand in hand.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
So as our parks degrade as a result of underfunding, our city’s livability degrades as well.
—Adam Ganser, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Adding sound barriers and landscaped buffers can help reduce noise and maintain livability.
—Timothy “chaz” Stevens, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
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Timothy “chaz” Stevens, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
Becca Lea Photography Kat Black Interiors The residential designs created by Kat Black Interiors (KBI) prove that luxury and livability can go hand in hand.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
So as our parks degrade as a result of underfunding, our city’s livability degrades as well.
—Adam Ganser, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Adding sound barriers and landscaped buffers can help reduce noise and maintain livability.
—Timothy “chaz” Stevens, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Livability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livability. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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