Cities must urge urban planners and architects to reinforce pedestrianism as an integrated city policy to develop lively, safe, sustainable and healthy cities. It is equally urgent to strengthen the social function of city space as a meeting place that contributes toward the aims of social sustainability and an open and democratic society.

Make it nice where you are, and put the density on top.

Cultures and climates differ all over the world, but people are the same. They’ll gather in public if you give them a good place to do it.

First life, then spaces, then buildings - the other way around never works.

A good city is like a good party - people stay longer than really necessary, because they are enjoying themselves.

An endless number of green buildings doesn't make a sustainable city.

If you make more roads, you will have more traffic.