DHS Y4 Soc Sem Reading_Livable cities

1 DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOLYear 4 English 2023Singapore Issues – Livable Cities SOCRATIC SEMINAR –LIVABLE CITIES Essential Questions:●What makes a city livable?●What are the advantages of livable cities?●What are the disadvantages of livable cities?●How can we contribute to building livable cities?With reference to the attached resource material, as well as your own research, construct a reasoned response on this issue, paying particular attention to the depth, breadth and fair-mindedness of your views.You are not limited to discussing the essential questions above. You may dig deeper into the issues by asking critical questions to your fellow panelists, or lead the discussion into a specific perspective or angle.

2 Contents:Exhibit 1: Singapore remains the most livable location in the worldExhibit 2: These are the world's most livable citiesExhibit 3: Four Things We Can Learn from the World’s Most Livable CitiesExhibit 4: HONEST Pros & Cons of Living in New York City--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Exhibit 1Singapore remains the most livable location in the world8 February 2023 Expatriate management, Location allowancesSingapore maintains its status as the most liveable location for expatriate workers from East Asia since 2005.The country’s liveability score improved as its Covid-19 restrictions were relaxed sooner than many other Asian locations, putting it firmly in the top spot.Tightened Covid-19 policies in Hong Kong and mainland Chinese locations have contributed to a fall in their rankings, while locations in Japan and Australia dominate the top 10 most liveable locations.Singapore – 8 February, 2023 – Singapore remains the most liveable location in the world for expatriates from East Asia with an improved liveability score in the past year, as revealed by the latest Location Ratings survey published by global mobility expert, ECA International. Covid-19 restrictions were lifted in Singapore sooner than other major locations in Asia, which had a positive effect on Singapore’s liveability score and its attractiveness as a desirable location for expatriates.

3 “A location’s position in our rankings is influenced by what happens in that location as well as other locations we research,” advised Lee Quane, Regional Director – Asia at ECA International. “Singapore relaxed social distancing restrictions earlier than other locations which facilitated a return to pre-pandemic norms, allowing the country to retain its top position in our rankings and increasing its lead over other locations in terms of liveability. Furthermore, the gap in liveability between Singapore and locations such as Hong Kong and Shanghai – both of which maintained or even enhanced Covid-19 related restrictions in 2022 – widened during the year, making it an even more compelling destination versus other locations in the region competing for international talent.”

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