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What does it mean?
Size alone does not make a city great; quality matters more than population.
In plain terms
A city's greatness isn't just about how many people live there.
What can you take from it?
Quality defines a city, not just population.

Where it applies

  • urban planning
  • comparison

Putting it to work

  • evaluate city attributes
  • look beyond numbers

Questions to consider

  • What makes a city truly great?

Another view

Population often correlates with resources and influence.

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