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Quote by James Rouse
For many years, I have lived uncomfortably with the belief that mo

For many years, I have lived uncomfortably with the belief that most planning and architectural design suffers for lack of real and basic purpose. The ultimate purpose, it seems to me, must be the improvement of mankind. – James Rouse

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