The contemporary urban area has man-made characteristics and problems that often override the specificity of site. Or rather, it would be more accura… - Kevin A. Lynch

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The contemporary urban area has man-made characteristics and problems that often override the specificity of site. Or rather, it would be more accurate to say that the specific character of a site is now perhaps as much the result of human action and desires as of the original geological structure.

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About Kevin A. Lynch

Kevin A. Lynch (January 7, 1918 - April 25, 1984) was an American urban planner, author and professor. He is known for his contributions to site planning and urban design, having introduced new ways of thinking about how people perceive and navigate urban environments.

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Alternative Names: Kevin Andrew Lynch • Kevin Lynch
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...different observers will all find perceptual material which is congenial to their own particular way of looking at the world. While one man may recognize a street by its brick pavement, another will remember its sweeping curve, and a third will have located the minor landmarks along its length.
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