21st century Quote by Alex Steffen
“We're becoming a planet of a thousand new major cities. The economy of the 21st century is a city-building economy. It's within our power to make it a carbon zero one, too; and to be blunt, civilization depends on our success.”
About This Quote
Source Article: "The City‑Building Economy", 2019
Future prosperity hinges on creating sustainable, carbon‑neutral cities worldwide.
In simple terms: We must build carbon‑zero cities to thrive.
Prioritize sustainable urban development.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- city planning
- policy making
- community activism
- green technology
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can your community take?
- How to balance growth with carbon goals?
Political resistance can stall climate initiatives.