Aspen Quote by Steve Martin
“...the divided world of Aspen, where locals with a sense of entitlement were pitted against developers with a sense of condominiums.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Aspen (1991) or TV Show: Aspen, 1991
The quote contrasts privileged locals with developers focused on profit, highlighting social tension over community identity.
In simple terms: Locals feel entitled, developers care about condos, causing conflict.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address community‑development conflicts.
Themes
social tension
urban development
class conflict
community identity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
social commentary
observational
When to use this quote
- city planning meetings
- neighborhood forums
- real estate negotiations
- local elections
- community workshops
Key Concepts
entitlement
gentrification
economic disparity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can developers and locals find common ground?
- What policies reduce such entitlement‑development clashes?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex economic forces and ignore mutual benefits.
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