Book Quote by Joel Makower
“From a business perspective, the question related to cities and sustainability is clear and compelling: can you have a healthy company in an unhealthy city? Arguably, no. Companies need healthy cities to provide reliable infrastructure, an educated and vital workforce, a vibrant economy, and a safe and secure environment to survive and thrive. Business executives have a lot to learn from cities, and a lot to contribute, and this book shows the way, chronicling the successes and the lessons learned about what it takes to make a city healthy, in every sense of the word.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Healthy Cities, 2021
Argues that businesses depend on city health; unhealthy cities undermine corporate success.
In simple terms: Businesses need healthy cities to thrive.
Key Takeaway
Invest in urban health.
Themes
business
urban planning
sustainability
Mood
strategic
optimistic
Type
policy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- real estate development
- supply chain management
- employee recruitment
Key Concepts
systems thinking
corporate social responsibility
city resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies influence city health?
- What trade‑offs exist between profit and urban wellbeing?
A Different Perspective
Urban health improvements require long-term commitment and coordination.
