All articles tagged with #livability
Paige Madison moved from Vermont to Copenhagen for a dream job, expecting a high quality of life, but found the harsh winters, high costs, social barriers, and feelings of isolation challenging, leading her to leave after two years and realize the importance of community and belonging.
According to a study by Niche, San Diego and Carlsbad have been ranked among the top 100 best cities to live in the U.S., with San Diego at No. 52 and Carlsbad at No. 23. Factors such as public schools, nightlife, diversity, weather, and outdoor activities contributed to their high grades, with both cities receiving an A overall. Residents of San Diego enjoy an urban suburban mix, while Carlsbad offers a dense suburban feel, with most residents owning their homes in both areas.
A recent study by the American Association of Retired People (AARP) ranks North Platte as a highly livable community, with good access to amenities and civic engagement, but it struggles with high obesity rates, impacting residents' health. The study suggests that 79.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities as a potential remedy. Various weight loss options, including dietary changes, physical activity, behavioral modifications, and medical interventions, are discussed, emphasizing the importance of finding a personalized plan with the guidance of healthcare providers to achieve and maintain weight loss.
Massachusetts has been ranked the best state in America for 2023, edging out New Jersey for the top spot in WalletHub's latest ranking. The state ranked first in education and health, and also received high rankings for quality of life, safety, and its economy. Massachusetts recently passed a state budget that guarantees free lunch for all public school students, funded in part by a new millionaire's tax.
A woman in Portland's Lents neighborhood wanted to start a Saturday market, but a homeless camp on her block continues to grow, blocking the site. The city told her event permits can't be used to move encampments or to deter them. The situation highlights the consistent conflicts found in Portland between livability issues for residents and the inability to get the chronically homeless housed. One camper said he's been homeless in Portland for 8 years and is open to moving to another spot to facilitate the market. He's interested in going to a shelter but hasn't taken the steps yet. The woman hopes to tour shelters herself and help get broken lives to better places.