The quality of life in a neighborhood is often directly connected to the richness and diversity of the amenities that contribute to the living experience in an urban environment. They are linked to the needs of daily life of people in a neighborhood.  Amenities can be provided by the public sector including councils and municipalities, for example: parks, public squaresThe quality of life in a neighborhood is often directly connected to the richness and diversity of the amenities that contribute to the living experience in an urban environment. They are linked to the needs of daily life of people in a neighborhood, places of worship, community centers, educational facilities and recreational facilities. In addition, private sector amenities can be provided including cafés, restaurants, retail, bank, convenience stores, fitness centers, commercial offices, medical facilities, pharmacies, childcare facilities and other goods or service providers. Diversity of urban amenities attracts and encourages economic activity within a city in terms of the desire for companies and people being located in places of high amenity value. The provision of amenities generates urban advantages to perpetuate the concentration of economic activity and population in and in close proximity to them. In addition, community capacity flourishes as these amenities provide opportunities for people to interact, exchange business and share common interests and concerns.