I doubt if there is anything in the world uglier than a Midwestern city.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He expresses strong dislike for Midwestern cities, calling them ugly.
- In plain terms
- Midwestern cities look worse than anything else.
- What can you take from it?
- Urban design can fail to produce beauty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines urban ugliness?
- Are all cities equally beautiful?
Another view
Beauty is subjective; some find these cities appealing.
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