Benefits Quote by Tony Hiss
“Whenever we make changes in our surroundings, we can too easily shortchange ourselves, by cutting ourselves off from some of the sights and sounds, the shapes or textures, or other information from a place that have helped mold our understanding and are now necessary for us to thrive. Overdevelopment and urban sprawl can damage our own lives as much as they damage our cities and countryside.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Urban Living, 2018
Altering our environment can disconnect us from sensory cues that shape understanding, harming both individuals and cities.
In simple terms: Changing surroundings can cut off vital senses.
Key Takeaway
Preserve sensory connections in development.
Themes
urban planning
sensory ecology
community health
environmental psychology
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
critical
educational
When to use this quote
- city redesign
- neighborhood revitalization
- public space design
- personal routines
Key Concepts
place attachment
cognitive mapping
urban sprawl
Questions to Reflect On
- How can cities retain sensory richness?
- What personal habits help maintain environmental awareness?
A Different Perspective
Balancing progress with sensory continuity is challenging.
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