The report assesses the liveability of cities based on a number of key factors, including stability and the quality of culture, the environment and infrastructure.
Studies have shown that outdoor spaces with community features such as park furniture, barbeques and recreational facilities increase the liveability of communities.
The networks of green and blue -- taking in rivers and streams, parks, green wedges, gardens and tree-lined roads and rail -- underpin urban liveability.
Morphology plays an essential role for any energy-saving policy, urban effi ciency, liveability and, generally, sustainable urban environments to succeed.