Art Quote by Sharon Zukin
“As a lover of New York, I hope New York remains as successful as a city, even though the very groups on whom the city depends - like artists - are not finding it easy to stay here. That's what it's been about, really, since the 1980s. You can kind of see that coming in the 1980s even though the rents were ridiculously low compared to what the rents are now.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Death and Life of Great American Cities, 2010
Urban vitality depends on affordable spaces for artists, whose displacement threatens cultural and economic health.
In simple terms: Artists need affordable places to stay.
Key Takeaway
Support policies that keep creative spaces affordable.
Themes
urban development
affordability
creative economies
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
policy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- city planning
- housing policy
- arts funding
- community advocacy
Key Concepts
gentrification
cultural sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can protect artists in rising markets?
- How does art contribute to city success?
A Different Perspective
Balancing growth with preservation is complex.
