Dull inert cities it is true do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively diverse intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration with energy enough to carry...

Dull inert cities it is true do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively diverse intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration with energy enough to carry over for problems and needs outside themselves.
Jane Jacobs

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I tis hopeless to try to convert some borders into seams. Expressways and their ramps are examples. Moreover even in the case of large parks campuses or waterfronts the barrier effects can likely be overcome well only along portions of perimeters.
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...frequent streets and short blocks are valuable because of the fabric of intricate crossuse that they permit among the users of a city neighbouhood.
- Jane Jacobs

Dull inert cities it is true do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively diverse intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration with energy enough to carry over for problems and needs outside themselves. Jane Jacobs

Dull inert cities it is true do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively diverse intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration with energy enough to carry over for problems and needs outside themselves.
Jane Jacobs