It's like the city of tomorrow ought to be. A city that caters to the people as a service function. It will be a planned, controlled community, a showcase for American industry and research, schools, cultural and educational opportunities.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disney envisions a city designed around human needs, managed as a service to industry and education.
- In plain terms
- He imagines a planned community focused on serving people through industry and learning.
- What can you take from it?
- Urban design should prioritize human service and planned development.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should cities serve their residents?
- What role does planning play in community well-being?
Another view
The vision implies heavy control that may limit individual freedom.
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