Wednesday, October 13, 2010

A Quote...

"The right to the city is not merely a right of access to what already exists, but a right to change it after our heart's desire. We need to be sure we can live with our own creations (a problem for every planner, architect and utopian thinker). But the right to remake ourselves by creating a qualitatively different kind of urban sociality is one of the most precious of all human rights. The sheer pace and chaotic forms of urbanization throughout the world have made it hard to reflect on the nature of this task. We have been made and re-made without knowing exactly why, how, wherefore and to what end. How then, can we better exercise this right to the city?" -- Harvey, D. (2003). The Right to the City. International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, 27(4), 939 - 941.

If only he went all the way and connected this to our Biblical role and requirement to rebuild the city of God.  We are supposed to be Utopian thinkers and schemers, devising ways to love the city, people and community around us. 


Wednesday, July 28, 2010

If Only I Were Rich...

...I would buy one of these for all the babies I love.