Cities Quote by Jacque Fresco
“You can never design the best city, but you can design the best city you know how to design at this time.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Future of Humanity, 2010
Design is limited by current knowledge; we can only create the best city we understand now.
In simple terms: City design reflects present understanding.
Key Takeaway
Improve knowledge to design better cities.
Themes
innovation
urban planning
knowledge limits
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- urban development
- education
- technology adoption
Key Concepts
systems thinking
future design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we incorporate flexibility into city design?
- What knowledge gaps hinder better planning?
A Different Perspective
Future designs may become obsolete as knowledge grows.
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