In most cases, high-scoring cities tend to be located in developed countries with a low population density. As a result, these types of cities typically have lower crime levels and possess a more manageable infrastructure system. These points are true to Vancouver as the city has had a long standing policy of replacing 1% of its infrastructure annually. In effect, Vancouver's infrastructure should be 100% replaced every 100 years. This method prevents Vancouver from facing the same infrastructural crises that older eastern cities are facing today.
Out of the top 10 cities on the 2009 list, 3 are from Canada, 3 are from Australia, and 4 are from Europe leaving the United States notably absent. Pittsburgh was rated the most livable U.S. city at no. 29 on the list.
The 2009 survey, which includes 140 cities worldwide, ranked Vancouver as number 1 with a score of 98.0, marginally above Vienna Austria which received an overall score of 97.9. Third place went to Melbourne Australia at 97.5, while fourth and fifth went to Toronto and Calgary at 97.2 and 96.6 respectively. All of the cities which made the top 10 scored over 96.
Aside from being ranked the world's most livable city, Vancouver will also host the 2010 Winter Olympics. It will be here that millions of people worldwide will get to catch a glimpse of Vancouver's true beauty through their television sets. For those who wish to experience the world's most livable city in person, there are many affordable vacation rental options located throughout the city.
Devon O'Malley is a staff writer for alluraDirect, a website featuring vacation rental options in the world's most livable city. Book your next Vancouver vacation rental directly with the property owner for maximum savings. Pay by credit card through alluraDirect for maximum security.
