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Livability.com is a
website
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that ranks the most
livable
Quality of life (QOL) is defined by the World Health Organization as "an individual's perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards ...
small and mid-sized
cities
A city is a human settlement of notable size.Goodall, B. (1987) ''The Penguin Dictionary of Human Geography''. London: Penguin.Kuper, A. and Kuper, J., eds (1996) ''The Social Science Encyclopedia''. 2nd edition. London: Routledge. It can be def ...
in the
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territori ...
. The website includes demographic information, statistics, articles, photography and video that summarize the
quality of life
Quality of life (QOL) is defined by the World Health Organization as "an individual's perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards ...
in cities, including information about
schools
A school is an educational institution designed to provide learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is sometimes compulsor ...
,
neighborhoods
A neighbourhood (British English, Irish English, Australian English and Canadian English) or neighborhood (American English; see spelling differences) is a geographically localised community within a larger city, town, suburb or rural area, ...
, local restaurants, and cultural events. The website's
content
Content or contents may refer to:
Media
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** Content industry, an umbrella term that encompasses companies owning and providing mas ...
is anchored by original photography shot by Journal Communications Inc. staff photographers. The site also provides
moving tools and tips,
do-it-yourself project help and home and garden advice.
Principals
Livability.com is owned and operated by Journal Communications, based in Franklin, Tennessee, a publisher over 100
custom magazines for
chambers of commerce
A chamber of commerce, or board of trade, is a form of business network. For example, a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to a ...
,
economic development agencies and corporations, (such as the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation).
"Journal Communications Inc. Names Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine of the Year"
Feb. 23, 2011
Services
Livability.com publishes lists of small- to medium-sized US cities, such as "Best Affordable Places to Live," "Top 10 Best Places to Retire," and "10 Best Cities for Families."
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