Postby Espresso_ » Sun Nov 23, 2014 2:05 pm
Having lived in Perth for many years, and currently living in a city that is always nearish or atop those "most liveable cities" lists (Melbourne) I have to say this this stuff is complex.
Firstly, don't believe (all) the hype. Most of the 'most liveable cities' stuff is based on a pretty slim spectrum of factors - the Economist goes on compensation payable for a major multinational CEO to relocate or some such. Melbourne has many suburbs that are as sh1tty as Clarkson or Medina, and probably even more so. People living in those suburbs are not finding life all that liveable.
Secondly, don't downplay the impact of history and environment. Let's not forget Melbourne was one of the most wealthy cities in the world at one point during our gold rush. And that was all before this Federation thing which meant those spoils didn't need to be shared with Tasmania or the NT. Ok - people still needed to make good urban planning choices but there was money to support that. Perth has grown up poor, and making cheap housing available to low income earning people has set the template for the city. Environment: there's a reason you do most of your cycle touring in the non-summer months Aushiker. And you can't change that easily.
Lastly (and I know this is getting long now), god life in Melbourne is good. I'm gonna go for a ride now, and visit some of my other good-life living friends. I love it here.
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