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“American cities are kind of difficult contexts to work in. They are politically complex. There are a lot of different interest groups. It takes immense political skill to get anything done at all.”

Quote by William J. Mitchell

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William J. Mitchell

William J. Mitchell was a renowned architect, born on December 15, 1944, and passed away on June 11, 2010. His design philosophy integrated architecture, urban planning, and information technology, profoundly influencing modern architecture. more

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