#urbanism

Cities, like organisms, exhibit universal patterns that govern their growth and behavior.

From Scale: The Universal Laws of Life and Death in Organisms, Cities and Companies by Geoffrey West

Cities would crumble and be overtaken by forests.

From The World Without Us by Alan Weisman

The city is a living organism; it breathes and sweats and pulses.

From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson

The city is a complex organism that requires careful observation to understand.

From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson

The migration reshaped cities and communities.

From The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

The size of a city influences everything from the efficiency of transportation to the creativity of its people.

From Scale by Geoffrey West

As cities scale, they become more efficient but also face greater challenges.

From Scale by Geoffrey West

The dynamics of urban life mirror those found in ecosystems, highlighting our connection to nature.

From Scale by Geoffrey West

Epidemics are a reflection of our urban environments.

From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson

Cities are not just collections of buildings; they are complex systems that exhibit emergent behavior.

From Scale by Geoffrey West