Biking trails, wellkept lakes and other public amenities make life nice for its middle class.

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At the same time, developers shrewdly learned how to swap public amenities for bigger buildings.

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There had, however, been no long-term effects on the eco system and the main impact had been on public amenities due to the concerns raised over health risks posed.

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On London's transport network, 88 Tube stations (out of more than 270) and 13 bus stations provided amenities for millions of travellers and the report urged the mayor to "push Crossrail to include public toilets at its stations".

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With its two full-length decks and the promise of amenities such as sleeper cabins, cocktail lounges and a gym, it is sure to capture the public's imagination.

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