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“There are three key attributes that make people happy in their communities and cause them to develop a solid emotional attachment to the place they live in. The first is the physical beauty and the level of maintenance of the place itself - great open spaces and parks, historic buildings, and an attention to community aesthetics. The second is the ease with which people can meet others, make friends, and plug into social networks. The third piece of the happiness puzzle is the level of diversity, open-mindedness, and acceptance: Is there some equality of opportunity for all? Can anyone - everyone - contribute to and take pleasure from the community?”

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Book:The Great Reset: How New Ways of Living and Working Drive Post-Crash Prosperity
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Richard Florida
Richard Florida

Richard Florida is a renowned sociologist, author, and public intellectual known for his research on the creative economy, urban development, and talent competition. Born in 1957, he graduated from Cornell University and earned a Ph.D. from New York University. His works, including 'The Creative Class' and 'The World Is Flat', have had a profound impact on discussions about globalization and urban development. more

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