Agreement Quote by Louis Kahn
“The street is a room by agreement.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Architecture of the City” by Louis Kahn, 1961
Urban spaces are socially constructed agreements that define how people interact within them.
In simple terms: Cities are built by shared agreements.
Recognize and shape communal spaces.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- neighborhood planning
- public plazas
- co-working spaces
- online forums
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who defines the “agreement” of a space?
- How can inclusive agreements be formed?
Agreements can exclude marginalized groups.