Virginia Postrel

What makes a loft authentic isn't its layout or its history but its ability to give people a true home - a dwelling that reflects their personalities and aspirations, including their dreams of urbanity.

American Writer

James Norman Hall

When urbanity decays, civilization suffers and decays with it.

American Author

Urbanity refers to courteous behavior, essential in professional or formal settings.

Behavior Focused

Urbanity is beyond dressing well; it's about grace and good manners.

Not Just Dress

Urbanity is generally viewed positively, representing a cultured personality.

Positive Trait

Urbanity suggests a place has been influenced by the culture and amenities of a city.

City Influence

Urbanity often indicates an area with modern developments, like shopping centers and public services.

Developed Areas

Urbanity has a cultural aspect; cities with museums, theaters, and galleries reflect this.

Cultural Centers

 and the importance of soils for biodiversity and all these things that can really bring about a real paradigm shift, a revolution in design, a new type of urbanity that actually is a different metabolic animal. Our cities of the future will be different metabolic systems.