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and village life, into the city so that every apartment [in his Vienna apart-
ment building] is visually articulated and can be distinguished from street
level.”
Yet another perspective on the nature of cities and urban planning is
found in the work of ErickValle, a proponent of the “New Urbanism.”This
town planning movement combines traditional forms with technological
innovation to create distinctive towns that reflect their inhabitants' heritage
and strong sense of community. Central to Valle's approach is community
involvement in the planning process.
