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Organic Urban Growth

Lewis Mumford

Cities should grow and evolve organically, allowing for adaptation to the needs of residents rather than following a rigid master plan.

Context

Development and expansion of urban areas.

Problem

Top-down, rigid urban planning can lead to inflexible and artificial cityscapes that fail to meet the evolving needs of their inhabitants.

Solution

Encourage cities to grow in a more organic, unplanned way, guided by the needs and actions of the inhabitants.