Our cities must not be abandoned. They're worth fighting for, not just by those who live in them, but by industry, commerce, unions, everyone. What we need is a neighborhood where people can walk to work, raise their kids, enjoy life. That simple.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Milk advocates for investing in urban communities where all sectors collaborate to create livable neighborhoods for families.
- In plain terms
- Cities need everyone including businesses and unions to make neighborhoods good for families.
- What can you take from it?
- Community building requires cooperation across all social and economic sectors.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a city worth fighting for?
- Who owns the future of a neighborhood?
Another view
It assumes universal agreement on what makes a neighborhood valuable.
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