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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Yet another is increasing the livability of underserved neighborhoods through tree planting and the establishment of energy-efficient community cooling centers.
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The most affordable is an Ohio city with a high livability score.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
In 2024, Resonance updated its metrics to focus on three key areas: livability, lovability, and prosperity.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
The city scores highly in categories such as outdoor activities, health and overall livability.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The most affordable is an Ohio city with a high livability score.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
In 2024, Resonance updated its metrics to focus on three key areas: livability, lovability, and prosperity.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
The city scores highly in categories such as outdoor activities, health and overall livability.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Livability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livability. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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