Every city in the world can be improved in less than three years.

After working in cities for nearly 40 years, I am telling you that every city can improve its quality of life in less than three years, no matter the scale or the financial conditions.

I always try to say, 'If you want to help the environment, try to do just two things. One, use less of your car. Second, separate your garbage.'

There is no endeavor more noble than the attempt to achieve a collective dream.

The lack of resources is no longer an excuse not to act. The idea that action should only be taken after all the answers and the resources have been found is a sure recipe for paralysis. The planning of a city is a process that allows for corrections; it is supremely arrogant to believe that planning can be done only after every possible variable has been controlled.

A city is like a family portrait - you don't tear it up if you don't like your uncle's nose.

Every city in the world can be improved in less than three years.