Why do people move to suburbia? To have kids! So no wonder it seemed boring and sterile. The whole place was a giant nursery, an artificial town created explicitly for the purpose of breeding children.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Suburbs often seem boring because they are designed primarily for raising children rather than adult interests.
- In plain terms
- Suburbs feel sterile because they are built like giant nurseries for kids.
- What can you take from it?
- Design priorities shape the character and appeal of a place.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a place lively?
- Who is urban design for?
Another view
Some suburbs offer amenities beyond child-rearing.
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