Behinds Quote by Jane Jacobs
““There are fashions in building. Behind the fashions lie economic and technological reasons, and these fashions exclude all but a few genuinely different possibilities in city dwelling construction at any one time.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs, 1961
Architectural trends reflect deeper economic and tech forces, limiting truly innovative housing options.
In simple terms: Trends hide real reasons and limit ideas.
Question underlying forces behind design.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- city planning
- real estate development
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What constraints shape current building designs?
- How can we break out of limited possibilities?
Trends can also inspire creative workarounds.