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Quotes from The Image of the City — Kevin A. Lynch

1918–1984 United States

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"It is taken for granted that in actual design form should be used to reinforce meaning, and not to negative it."

The Image of the City (1960)

"Concepts of size may depend in part on how well a structure can be grasped."

The Image of the City (1960)

"...a distinctive and legible environment not only offers security but also heightens the potential depth and intensity of human experience."

The Image of the City (1960)

"In a complex society, there are may interrelations to be mastered...If an environment has strong visible framework and highly characteristic parts, then exploration of new sectors is both easier and more inviting."

The Image of the City (1960)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Kevin A. Lynch (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.