But it was the test that the Party was to use for the livableness of a world.

He did, with a most solid and colossal conviction, believe in Life: and in something like what Stevenson called the great theorem of the livableness of life.

Nor is this tension between art and livability a new one.

And those that succeed as art often sacrifice their livability.

"The idea is we want you to have incentives for investment that also give us ways to deal with livability issues."

"We've created a framework of livability that we need to do throughout the city."

The department is concerned with the livability of a building, rather than its structural integrity.

So why do these other cities keep yapping about their livability?

But at least as important are steps to promote economic efficiency and livability in areas of future development.

Numerous parks and gardens add to the livability of the city.

Although its arrangement was peculiar, the room had great warmth and livability.

Livability makes it not only a good home, but an attractive weekend getaway.

"The fundamental issue that we face downtown is a lack of livability planning," he said.

We have to be competitive in things like housing, education, safety and just plain livability.

Partners initially focused on design and culture as resources for livability.

The residents have given the suburb a livability rating of 94% on real estate.

The mayor's vision is first and foremost about livability.

"Balancing security against livability - and blending the two - looks easy," he said.

Some speculate that in the long term, environmental problems may threaten the planet's livability.

This could be crucial in helping maintain the planet's integrity and livability.

New Zealand cities generally rank highly on international livability measures.

The sweat equity in the construction process would reduce costs and improve livability.

On the other hand, perhaps the Japanese have simply discovered better social mechanisms for preserving the livability of cities.

When enthusiastic city residents list the things that contribute to Philadelphia's livability, the market is usually near the top.

And even that area of livability was shrinking.

The plan identifies health, fitness and livability of Georgia communities as a primary priority.

"There are terrific opportunities to focus attention on the livability of our cities and their connection to the river," he said.