Uploaded on 2016-02-26 by TaiWingShun

1. Transportation 2. Economy 3. Job opportunities 4. Environment 5. Safety **2. Why do we live where we live?** I have been living in Hong Kong since I was born and this territory is my hometown. Frankly speaking, Hongkongers are quite hospitable and kind. Reasons to live here: 1. Professional education opportunities 2. High accessibility, for instance, the presence of Mass Transit Railway 3. Hong Kong, my hometown, which I am used to living in. 4. A diversified city from which different cultures and traditions are found 5. Very safe as Hong Kong is away from natural hazards and any acts of terrorism ![A Symphony of Lights][1] ![][2] ![Enduring Culture in Hong Kong][4] ![][3] **3. To what extend does your own place of residence fulfill your ideal livability criteria?** 1. Transportation: 80/100 2. Economy: 80/100 3. Job opportunities: 75/100 4. Environment: 65/100 5. Safety: 90/100 General livability score: 78/100 **4. What would you change?** First and foremost, I would like to improve the city governance in order to develop a more livable city. Nowadays, numerous social ills in Hong Kong are all point to the failure of policies, like health care, housing, infrastructure. Every signal project introduced by the government has caused fierce controversy in the community. There is one palpable reason to explain this phenomenon, which is poor consultation. Therefore, when it comes to implementing one scheme, the views of the public should definitely be taken into account. Since the advice and voice of the society at large are extremely important, they will turn those policies into a more holistic scheme. With better ideas, the rumpus and turmoil will be reduced and gradually raise the social stability. In the long run, the reputation of the government would be increased and the citizens would build a higher sense of belongings. **5. Why do we move?** - Vancouver, Canada: Environment, Economy, Culture, Transportation, Education - Singapore: Environment, Economy, Transportation, Housing, Job opportunities - Sydney, Australia: Environment, Culture, Economy, Transportation, Education [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14565036433642991.jpg [2]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/1456503535432344.jpg [3]: http://www.startupbootcamp.org/assets/images/events/FinTech/hong-kong.jpg [4]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14565035608733397.jpg