Do we live in the best place in the world?

I’ve lived in Canberra since 1998 and I think quite highly of Canberra.

The only things that detract from Canberra (ignoring the lakes that all need to be emptied, cleaned of debris and refilled) are just a bats**t crazy local government and a population most of which have a bad case of self entitlement/general arrogance.

I’m with dkNigs. Canberra is a lot better now than it was when I came to Canberra sixteen years ago unfortunately the Tuggeranong and Woden town centres have always seemed so empty and soulless.

Tuggeranong seems like a dead zone once you get out of the Hyperdome and Woden is just filled with public servants, drop kicks that radiate from the bus interchange, and a really tired ’90s shopping centre.

damien haas said :

Great defence of our wonderful city and take down of the haters:

http://inthetaratory.wordpress.com/2014/10/09/this-is-not-a-post-about-the-oecd-report/

Now you have spotted a unicorn, how about a comment on the “wirescape” required for your beloved trams?

Great defence of our wonderful city and take down of the haters:

http://inthetaratory.wordpress.com/2014/10/09/this-is-not-a-post-about-the-oecd-report/

Canberra has come leaps and bounds in the last decade. So much more life, so much more character.

JessP said :

Civic engagement? Is that when they consult on new infrastructure (thinking trams like structures here) and then do the exact opposite of what the people want?

If it is, we rate very highly indeed.

Yes, when the light rail creates an ugly wirescape for starlings (like most of the UK and Europe) the OECD may wish to review their decision.
One of Canberra’s greatest features is the planned absence of above ground poles and wires.
That is all about to change.

If all these meaningless surveys, claims, statements, warnings etc. that we get regularly from OECD, IMF, UN, IPCC etc. weren’t funded by taxpayers they would have some entertainment value.
So what if Canberra is judged to be the “best place in the world”. The only way people are going to migrate here to live is to buy a $5 million business visa. Then again, this town is getting so expensive to live in only millionaires will be able to afford it.
I had a chance to move to Queanbeyan 15 years ago and now I regret that I didn’t.

of course Canberra is the best city on Earth. They did a survey .

Clearly the methodology for the survey left out cultural depth, vibrancy and proximity to surf beaches.

Pork Hunt said :

Obviously the fools who decide these things didn’t come to Queanbeyan…

Only 2 days ago you were bagging me for much milder criticism but I know it is only your bizarre style of satire so I will forgive you.
Quite funny, actually.

Civic engagement? Is that when they consult on new infrastructure (thinking trams like structures here) and then do the exact opposite of what the people want? If it is, we rate very highly indeed.