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.

In a Society becoming steadily more privatized with private homes, cars, computers, offices and shopping centers, the public component of our lives is disappearing. It is more and more important to make the cities inviting, so we can meet our fellow citizens face to face and experience directly through our senses. Public life in good quality public spaces is an important part of a democratic life and a full life.

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.

A good city is like a good party. People don't want to leave early.

Something happens because something happens because something happens

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