Add Quote by Peter Calthorpe
“To Jane Jacob’s three traditional urban values of civic space, human scale and diversity, the current environmental imperative adds two more: conservation and regionalism.”
About This Quote
Source Urban Planning Textbook, 2005
Traditional urban values of civic space, human scale, and diversity are now joined by conservation and regionalism as environmental imperatives.
In simple terms: Add conservation and regionalism to urban values.
Key Takeaway
Integrate ecological goals into city design.
Themes
Urban Planning
Sustainability
Community
Diversity
Conservation
Regionalism
Mood
strategic
inspiring
Type
urban
environmental
When to use this quote
- Designing neighborhoods
- Policy making
- Community engagement
Key Concepts
Ecology
Human Scale
Public Space
Questions to Reflect On
- How can cities prioritize both diversity and conservation?
- What trade‑offs exist between regionalism and global connectivity?
A Different Perspective
Balancing growth with preservation is complex.
