Diskussion:Patrick Geddes

Auf Geddes geht ein berühmter Spruch zurück

The adage, “Think globally, act locally,” was introduced in 1915 by the Scottish planner and conservationist, Patrick Geddes (2). Geddes, considered the father of regional planning, was a commonsense, intensely practical thinker who inspired the transformation of some of the worst urban areas during his day. His holistic, often profoundly spiritual approach to urban matters was revolutionary. Geddes brought about transformation in these urban areas rapidly and with surprisingly low cost, by paying careful attention to detail. Geddes made a careful analysis of the situation on the street and focused on specific small changes; for example, removing the most dilapidated houses and repurposing space as open areas or community use space that was highly valued by inhabitants.