"Landscapes of city and wilderness represent poles of a continuum in the history and intensity of human intervention. Seen thus, they bracket a range of environments, some destructive of life and some life-sustaining..."
Anne Whiston Spirn, from "Constructing Nature: The Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted" in Uncommon Ground by William Cronon, 1996.
This is part of a collection of featured quotes on cities. They don't necessarily reflect our views, just things that may be interesting. Please feel welcome to add others.
Credits: Photo of a shoreline restoration project in Maryland by Environmental Concern.
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