“The city is no longer a static entity; it is a dynamic process.”
What this quote means
Rem Koolhaas, a figure of contemporary architecture, asserts that the city is no longer a static entity but a process in perpetual evolution. This quote resonates in a world where cities expand, transform, and densify at a frantic pace. It invites us to think of urbanism not as a static plan, but as a continuous adaptation to the needs of inhabitants, flows, and technologies. It applies to urban planners, but also to each of us: we are all actors of the city, through our movements, uses, and appropriations. It encourages us to see the city as a living organism, not as a machine to be fixed.
How to apply it daily
Take a walk in your city, noting ongoing transformations (construction sites, new uses). Reflect on how you participate in this dynamic, for example by supporting local projects.
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