THE FUTURE
CITY
F
amous for its European style,
world-class galleries and eateries,
expansive parklands and
unparalleled liveability,
Melbourne is becoming the address
for discerning citizens of the world.
And a bold new initiative is set to place
its residential lifestyle on the
international stage.From its impressive mix of heritage and
contemporary architecture to its
abundance of open green spaces, those
who live in Melbourne understand why
Australia’s second-biggest metropolis
consistently ranks as one of the world’s
most liveable cities.Ask Melburnians about the beauty and
benefits of their chosen city andinvariably they come up with a list of
impeccable credentials.It is a gourmet city with a profusion of
world-class restaurants and edgy
up-and-coming venues; a global fashion
capital where iconic international brands
rub shoulders with local designers,
making it also a top shopping spot. It is
a vibrant cultural hub, whether you are a
comedy fan, an art or theatre
lover or a balletomane. And it’s
internationally recognised as an
unparalleled sporting city where people
flock to major events, such as the
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.Melburnians revel in its pervading mix of
prestige and personality — evident in
thriving laneways from which the aromaof single-origin coffee wafts, courtesy of
the many cafes nestled between
specialist stores and quirky bars. They
discuss their favourite cycling and
walking tracks in this most navigable city
that encompasses 480 hectares of
pristine parks and gardens.The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
Global Liveability Index adopted a
bigger-picture, more practical approach
when it named Melbourne the world’s
most liveable city for the sixth year
running in 2016 — it has been one of the
top three cities since the index began a
decade ago. The EIU awarded
Melbourne perfect scores in healthcare,
education and infrastructure, outranking
Sydney in areas of stability, culture
and environment.One of the world’s most liveable cities is about to get even better.
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