The Rural & Regional Liveability Strategy has been informed by a range of evidence which includes a literature review which draws on findings from a range of liveability studies and secondly a discussion paper which describes liveability from a local Great South Coast Region perspective.
Across the world Liveability is a heavily researched topic, which in the majority of cases has been studied from a metropolitation or urban perspective.
A literature review of available evidence was created and an Executive Summary of key findings was developed.
The key findings from this literature review identified;
The discussion paper is an aggregation of quantitative and qualitative intelligence from the Great South Coast region.
The intelligence is collated into the 12 elements of the Rural & Regional Liveabilty framework and reflects the interrelationships between the principles, influences and domains which are critical from a Great South Coast region perspective.
Click on each element below to take a deeper dive into what is driving the Great South Coast Regions Rural & Regional Liveability.
Economy:
Housing and Utilities
Employment
Education
Transport
Social:
Belonging and Culture
Community Safety
Community Strength
Leisure Recreation and Creativity
Health and Social Services
Environment:
Food & Water Security
Built Environment
Natural Environment