Some remain great cities, but they shouldn't stand still. They should move in the direction of a knowledge-oriented society. Most cities have to do something to draw attention to themselves and make their particular assets visible on the international radar.… — Charles Landry Copy Share Image
Contradictions, most of all, a balance between chaos and order. It needs neighborhoods vibrating with energy just as much as cozy little corners and… — Charles Landry Copy Share Image
I like what Barcelona is doing. This city almost perfectly combines its natural advantages with cultural attractions, IT parks and first-rate educational opportunities. The same applies for Dublin, which manages to achieve a blend of complexity, tolerance and artistry and makes a point of not devoting every part of the city to the tourism industry. Sometimes creativity also means forgoing… — Charles Landry Copy Share
In a city like London, the fact that cultures live together and cross-fertilize is a beautiful and natural thing. The many cultures in Amsterdam… — Charles Landry Copy Share Image
Creativity cannot be really regulated, but it can be encouraged. The redevelopment or revitalization of a city is an art. It depends on the… — Charles Landry Copy Share Image
The Germans are often too bureaucratic, too fixated on rules and not risk-oriented enough. And some of their officials have the feeling that they… — Charles Landry Copy Share Image
Hamburg will have a new and important attraction with which it can distinguish itself from other cities. But the important thing is that activities… — Charles Landry Copy Share Image
As far as population size goes, big is no longer important, and it can even be a drawback. In fact, the future belongs more… — Charles Landry Copy Share Image
Another thing I like about German cities - and it's an advantage which they haven't sufficiently exploited yet - is that they are pioneers… — Charles Landry Copy Share Image
All cities have one key resource: the special abilities of the people who live in them. You just have to find out what they… — Charles Landry Copy Share Image
Hamburg is getting a new symbol with its new Elbe Philharmonic concert hall. Such an architecturally impressive building is built somewhere in the world… — Charles Landry Copy Share Image
Detroit is an urban hell. But even in this city of the dying auto industry, there is reason to hope, if they manage to… — Charles Landry Copy Share Image
Some remain great cities, but they shouldn't stand still. They should move in the direction of a knowledge-oriented society. Most cities have to do… — Charles Landry Copy Share Image
