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Cities Don't Need a Vision, People Do

Urbanist as City Doctor: See yourself as a doctor for cities, addressing specific problems without imposing a grand vision.
Reject Top-Down Visions: Criticize mayors and planners who dictate a vision, because the collective vision of individual citizens should shape the city.
City Management as Janitorial Work: City managers should focus on supporting the needs and visions of individual citizens by providing essential infrastructure.
Culture Matters: Be aware that cultural differences influence people's choices and trade-offs, which requires adjusting your approach to urban planning in different cultural contexts.
Problem-Specific Solutions: Focus on finding the best solution for specific problems without imposing a pre-determined vision.

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