Artful Quote by Mehmet Murat ildan
““It is always easy to create an ordinary city; what is difficult is to create an extraordinary one, peaceful and restful one, smart and tidy, artful and cultivated one, in short, a livable one! And Zurich is such a city!””
About This Quote
Source Travel Blog: Zurich Review, 2020
Creating an extraordinary, livable city is challenging; Zurich exemplifies this ideal.
In simple terms: Building a great city is hard but possible.
Key Takeaway
Strive for livable, beautiful urban spaces.
Themes
urban design
livability
beauty
peace
culture
Mood
appreciative
inspired
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- municipal policy
- community projects
- urban renewal
- tourism promotion
Key Concepts
city planning
sustainability
artful architecture
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a city livable?
- How can ordinary cities become extraordinary?
A Different Perspective
Ideal cities may be unrealistic for all contexts.
