High-Density Liveability Checklist

The following checklists have been developed based on the information provided in the fact sheets. Click on the relevant checklist below for a list of liveability factors to consider for your current or proposed dwelling. These factors have not been weighted, as the importance placed on these factors can vary based on different circumstances and personal preferences. There is space for additional comments if necessary.

 

References

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  5. Troy, P.N., The perils of urban consolidation. 1996, Sydney: Federation Press.

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  7. Australian Government Department of Environment and Heritage, Australia State of the Environment 2006: Independent report to the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment and Heritage. 2006, Australian State of the Environment Committee: Canberra.

  8. Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission. Measures of liveability and sustainability: staff discussion paper.   [cited 1 May 2009]; Available from: http://www.vcec.vic.gov.au/CA256EAF001C7B21/WebObj/Roundtable1-Staffdiscussionpaper-measuresofliveability.

  9. Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission. State of Liveability: An inquiry into enhancing Victoria's liveability.  2008  [cited 1 May 2009]; Available from: http://www.vcec.vic.gov.au/CA256EAF001C7B21/
    WebObj/VCECLiveabilityReport-FINALFULLREPORT/    .

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  13. Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey. 5th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey: 2009.  2008  [cited 21 September 2009]; Available from: http://www.demographia.com/dhi-ix2005q3.pdf.

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  16. International Living Quality of Life Index. 2009 Quality of Life Index.  2009  [cited; Available from: http://www.internationalliving.com/Internal-
    Components/Further-Resources/qofl2009    .

  17.  United Nations Human Development Index. United  Nations Human Development Report.  2008  [cited 21 September 2009]; Available from: http://hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/.

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  20.  Sirgy, M.J. and T. Cornwell, How neighborhood features affect quality of life. Social Indicators Research, 2002. 59: p. 79-114.

  21. Jenks, M., K. Williams, and E. Burton, Urban consolidation and the benefits of intensification, in Compact cities and sustainable urban development: a critical assessment of policies and plans from an International perspective., Roo. G.D. and D. Miller, Editors. 2000, Ashgate: Aldershot. p. 17-30.