Quote by Jane Jacobs

But look what we have built low-income projects that become worse centers of delinquency, vandalism and general social hopelessness than the slums they were supposed to replace. Cultural centers that are unable to support a good bookstore. Civic centers that are avoided by everyone but bums. Promenades that go from no place to nowhere and have no promenaders. Expressways that eviscerate great cities. This is not the rebuilding of cities. This is the sacking of cities.

But look what we have built low-income projects that become

Summary

This quote highlights the failure of various urban development projects that were intended to improve the conditions of low-income neighborhoods, cultural centers, civic centers, promenades, and expressways. Instead of fulfilling their purpose, these projects have worsened the situation by fostering delinquency, vandalism, social despair, and creating spaces that lack functionality or appeal. The quote argues that rather than rebuilding cities and improving urban environments, these projects have resulted in the destruction and deterioration of urban landscapes, ultimately failing to address the needs and aspirations of the people.

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