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  • Urban Planning and Policy
  • Urban Development Studies
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  • Livability and sustainability are increasingly central to urban planning and policy.
  • Livability is perceived as more tangible, influencing public perception and urban investment.
  • Cities compete for public attention, investment, and mobile human capital, often using livability as a metric.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically assess the current discourse surrounding the concept of livability.
  • To identify key elements missing from current livability assessments and policies.
  • To propose research and practice strategies for transforming the concept and implementation of urban livability.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current livability discourse.
  • Conceptual analysis of livability assessment frameworks.
  • Exploration of policy implications and strategic interventions.

Main Results:

  • The discourse on livability is widespread but lacks depth in certain areas.
  • Two critical elements are identified as underrepresented in current livability assessments.
  • Existing policies and research often fail to fully capture or promote the multifaceted nature of livability.

Conclusions:

  • Transforming the concept of livability requires addressing its underemphasized components.
  • Enhanced assessment and policy strategies are needed to genuinely improve urban livability.
  • Future research should focus on developing more comprehensive frameworks for understanding and fostering livable urban environments.