CITY BREATHS

Respirations of the urban Environment

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The physical characteristics of walls are not decisive as to their meaning. Rather, the key question is: Who is on which side of the wall? Does the wall perpetuate power, or defend against it? Does it reinforce domination, or shield vulnerability? Does it strengthen hierarchical relationships among people, or does it pave the way towards greater equality?
Peter Marcuse considers the role of gated communities in The Architecture of Fear.

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