ITU‐T's Technical Reports and Specifications 883 Characteristics Factors Indicators Smart environment Attractivity of natural conditions Sunshine hours Green space share Pollution Summer smog (ozone) Particulate matter Fatal chronic lower respiratory diseases per inhabitant Environmental protection Individual efforts on protecting nature Opinion on nature protection Sustainable resource management Efficient use of water (use per GDP) Efficient use of electricity (use per GDP) Smart people Level of qualification Importance as knowledge centre (top research centres, top university, etc.) Population qualified at level 5‐6 of ISCED Foreign language skills Affinity to lifelong learning Book loans per resident Participation in lifelong learning in % Participation in language courses Social and ethnic plurality Share of foreigners Share of nationals born abroad Flexibility Percentage of getting a new job Creativity Share of people working in creative industries Cosmopolitanism/open‐mindedness Votes turnout at European elections Immigration‐friendly environment (attitude towards immigration) Knowledge about EU Participation in public life Voters turnout at city elections Participation in voluntary work Smart living Cultural facilities Cinema attendance per inhabitant Museums visits per inhabitant Theatre attendance per inhabitant Health conditions Life expectancy Hospital beds per inhabitant Doctors per inhabitant Satisfaction with quality of health system Individual safety Crime rate Death rate by assault Satisfaction with personal safety