Today, quality of life does not just mean cost of living or housing. Quality of life also accounts for the recreational, social, and cultural options people have outside of the workplace and key services such as health care and public safety. Although quality of life is defined differently for each individual, communities must recognize its advantages and disadvantages to understand how they can help provide a quality of life that will attract and retain workers.
The goals and action steps supporting an enhanced Quality of Life are divided into broad categories (click on each for more information):
