“But, as with everything, we need balance. As we rejoice with the great stories of new restaurants and fun events in our cities, let’s remember that our attentions also need to focus on the complexities and intricacies of our cities, some of which are difficult to digest. Issues of poverty, equity, transportation, jobs, community health and diversity continue to be overshadowed by the bright lights of “progress” in our city centers.”
If we love our urban revitalizations, if we are excited to see the new brewery or coffee shop that opens near us, let’s also pay attention to the important aspects of our cities that might not be so colorful, but that might impact us all. Let’s pay attention to the things we claim to pay attention to.
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https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2018/4/30/its-time-to-start-paying-attention-to-what-we-claim-to-pay-attention-to?utm_content=buffer478a8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer