City Quote by Ma Yansong
“When we talk about a city, we need to talk about what the future is. Whats the ideal scenario in the future?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Urban Futures Forum, Ma Yansong, 2015
Cities must be imagined with their future roles and ideal conditions in mind, not just current realities.
In simple terms: Plan cities for tomorrow, not just today.
Key Takeaway
Design with future needs.
Themes
urban planning
future vision
design
sustainability
Mood
hopeful
strategic
Type
visionary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- architectural proposals
- policy making
- community workshops
Key Concepts
cityscape
anticipatory design
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance present constraints with future aspirations?
- What metrics define an ideal future city?
A Different Perspective
Future predictions can be uncertain and resources limited.
