Friday, 15 May 2009

What Makes a Good Place to Live

In advance of next Saturday's City Visioning summary session here are some thoughts on things that people value about where they live.

I built this list while thinking over an interview with an author on late Night Live this week. I hope that the list provokes some of your thoughts.

  • Physical Beauty
  • Diversity, of people in all sorts of ways
  • Urban Vibe
  • Low Crime
  • Open Society, people trust and talk with each other
  • Schools
  • Clean
  • Economic sustainability
  • Cultural stuff
  • Good jobs
  • Ethical Leadership (we notice this only if it is missing)
  • Natural Environment
  • Excitement

What else is important to you in thinking about the future of South Perth? Please feel free to have your say by clicking on COMMENTS below.

2 comments:

Samantha said...

i am doing a shcool exam and i was just wondering what a good place is, those are very good things to use my for my exam thanks :D

Anonymous said...

i absolutely agree with these points, however i can't stress enough that the preston street precinct could really use more vending machines..

cool drinks, crisps, curios.. all things to brighten up the street life of the area.

instead of buying a cola at the shops and taking it home to drink, people may start "popping a cap" in the street instead.

i can only assume this would make the area that much more friendly.