City Quote by Jaime Lerner
“A city is like a family portrait - you don't tear it up if you don't like your uncle's nose.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Urban Planning Lecture, Jaime Lerner, 2005
Cities, like families, have imperfections; we accept them rather than discard the whole.
In simple terms: Accept flaws in a city as you would in a family.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imperfections, work within the system.
Themes
urban design
family metaphor
acceptance
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
inspirational
urban planning
When to use this quote
- city development
- public housing
- neighborhood revitalization
- civic engagement
Key Concepts
social cohesion
urban resilience
community identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What city flaws are tolerable versus intolerable?
- How can we improve without destroying character?
A Different Perspective
Some flaws may be systemic and require reform, not just acceptance.
