In 2020, the European Commission carried out a survey on the quality of life in European cities. You have agreed to sum up the survey results in a report for the Creating Inclusive Future Cities conference website. Look at the data presented below. In your report, you should: ■■ explain the rising number of people living in cities (40% of EU population) ■■ summarise the results of the survey ■■ suggest possible improvements to increase the quality of life in problem areas Write around 250 words. Writing 4 Writing i i I can write a well-structured report. I can present survey results. I can compare and analyse numerical information. Are people satisfied to live in their city? 9 out of 10 Satisfied to live in their city • Higher in non-capital cities (91% against 87% for capital cities) • Lower in cities with more than 1 million inhabitants • Large within-country difference, particular in Italy, Greece and Turkey Source: EC/DG REGIO Note: %s based on all respondents, excluding don’t know/not answered The city is a good place to live for different kinds of people and communities Share of residents saying that their city is a good place to live for …. Immigrants Gay and lesbian people Elderly people Young families with children 75% 78% 80% 82% Source: EC/DG REGIO Note: %s based on all respondents, excluding don’t know/not answered 49% in the southern EU cities Are people satisfied with the quality of the air in the city? 66% in noncapital cities 57% in capital cities Source: EC/DG REGIO Note: %s based on all respondents, excluding don’t know/not answered Our city is a good place to live for … Satisfied with air quality Quality of life in European cities survey 83 cities – 58,100 interviews (June–September 2019) 60 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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