“As far as population size goes, big is no longer important, and it can even be a drawback. In fact, the future belongs more to second-tier cities. Any place can become a world-class center today by finding an area in which it outperforms others, by thinking for the long term, by expanding its competitive abilities and by operating globally.” ThinkingWorldLongImportantFactsBigsTodayTermAbilityCitiesClassFindingsAreasSizePopulationLong TermExpandingWorld ClassDrawbacks Author:Charles Landry
“Hamburg will have a new and important attraction with which it can distinguish itself from other cities. But the important thing is that activities should not just be limited to the building, but that the concert hall should symbolize a general mood of creative rejuvenation.” ShouldImportantCitiesCreativeBuildingActivityImportant ThingsAttractionMoodHallsConcertsRejuvenation Author:Charles Landry
“Another thing I like about German cities - and it's an advantage which they haven't sufficiently exploited yet - is that they are pioneers when it comes to environmental technologies. And green solutions are becoming more and more important.” ImportantCitiesTechnologyHavensBecomingSolutionsAdvantageGreenEnvironmentalPioneersBecoming More Author:Charles Landry
