Wonder

Quality of life is about more than our health and comfort, more than just our feeling of control and belonging, important as all those things are. Quality of life also includes a sense of wonder, delight and fun – all of the things that bring us happiness and make us human. This includes creativity and cultural expression, museums and libraries, as well as the design of the places where we live and work, and the opportunity to enjoy ourselves.

an icon of a music note and a cocktail drink with a straw and a slice of fruit on the edge of the glass

4A) Culture

Places that provide opportunities for imaginative, cultural and physical expression that go beyond public art.

People in blue and gold carnival costumes
Street art on a red brick building. The street art shows an urban scene, with a bright blue sky
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4B) Distinctiveness

Places that are well-designed, have a strong sense of place and are special.

an icon of a party celebration

4C) Playfulness

Places where all residents, of all ages, are free to move around, to have fun, to explore and have a sense of independence.

a modern park with a lake, trees and a lot of green land with a built up city in the background