Tag Archives: livability

Livable Cities Rankings: Quality of Life Has Its Price

Posted on 09/02/2016 by renardteipelke

By Renard Teipelke I am sure combined rankings exist. Rankings where cities are evaluated and scored for both their quality of living and their cost of living. But generally, the leading rankings of “livable cities” do not concern themselves much … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned on How Singapore Got It Right

Posted on 27/05/2015 by renardteipelke

By Renard Teipelke After I visited the city-state Singapore in November 2014, I wanted to write a blog article about my impressions from extensively walking and experiencing the city. I am not residing there, but at least I took what … Continue reading →

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Frankfurt at the top; again.

Posted on 23/04/2013 by renardteipelke

by Renard Teipelke Before I actually start with the topic, I would like to contend: Once a city is at the top of statistical economic rankings, it is in a quite good position to stay there. Just refer to New … Continue reading →

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Not again with Berlin…

Posted on 08/06/2012 by renardteipelke

By Renard Teipelke The expert seemed quite outraged hearing my question about Frankfurt am Main’s reputation as an economically strong capital of finance that lacks the alternative style and subcultural creativity of Berlin. I moved from Germany’s capital city to … Continue reading →

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