Amazing Quote by Geoffrey West
“One of the remarkable things about slums is that they do develop their own social organization and economy and even culture that is, on some level, functional and in some cases, remarkably resilient. This is kind of amazing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Anatomy of Cities by Geoffrey West, 2010
Slums can form self‑sustaining social and economic systems that show resilience.
In simple terms: Slums develop functional, resilient societies.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate grassroots organization.
Themes
urbanism
resilience
economics
Mood
analytical
hopeful
Type
sociological
observational
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- development aid
- community building
Key Concepts
informal economies
social networks
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors enable slum resilience?
- How can policy support these systems?
