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“As the avenues and streets of a city are nothing less than its arteries and veins, we may well ask what doctor would venture to promise bodily health if he knew that the blood circulation was steadily growing more congested!” quote by Hugh Ferriss
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“As the avenues and streets of a city are nothing less than its arteries and veins, we may well ask what doctor would venture to promise bodily health if he knew that the blood circulation was steadily growing more congested!”

Hugh Ferriss

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Compares city streets to circulatory system, warning that congestion threatens health, urging urban planning for better flow.

In simple terms: City arteries must stay clear.

Key Takeaway

Improve urban flow.

Themes

urban health infrastructure circulation

Mood

analytical concerned

Type

architectural policy

When to use this quote

  • city planning meetings
  • traffic engineering
  • public health campaigns
  • community workshops

Key Concepts

architecture public health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does traffic affect public health?
  • What designs promote better circulation?
A Different Perspective

Economic constraints can limit redesign.

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