In the future, all cities will be distinguished by one thing only. The nature of their enthusiasm.

When civic leaders are in love with their cities they are listened to; they are credible.

A strategist is one who helps people relax into their creative skills. People won't rally unless an idea is beautiful... Everyone is hanging on every word... Amazing.

A city's art must give the impression that art is as indispensable a thing as water, or food.

True creative cities produce the legacy of an idea that does what funding cannot do: to foster.

The true measure of a city is its soul. This is the restless energy that doesn't wait for political leadership.

A city without passion is just a city of artistic events.