Quote by Frank Lloyd Wright

To look at the cross-section of any plan of a big city is to look at something like the section of a fibrous tumor.

To look at the cross-section of any plan of a big city is to

Summary

This quote by Jane Jacobs illustrates the chaotic and complex nature of big cities. By comparing a city's cross-section to a "fibrous tumor," Jacobs suggests that a city is not a singular, harmonious entity, but rather a tangled and intricate network of interconnected elements. Just like a tumor, a city exhibits a mixture of growth, diversity, and sometimes problems. It emphasizes the intricate web of buildings, infrastructure, neighborhoods, and people that make up a city, highlighting the challenges and intricacies involved in planning and managing urban environments.

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By Frank Lloyd Wright

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