Tactical Urbanism Quotes

“Tactical Urbanism is used by a range of actors, including governments, business and nonprofits, citizen groups, and individuals. It makes use of open and iterative development processes, the efficient use of resources, and the creative potential unleashed by social interaction. It is what Professor Nabeel Hamdi calls making plans without the usual preponderance of planning.”
― Mike Lydon, Tactical Urbanism: Short-term Action for Long-term Change

“Tactical Urbanism enables people to not only envision change but to help create it.”
― Mike Lydon, Tactical Urbanism: Short-term Action for Long-term Change

“Tactical Urbanism is pure American know-how. It is the common sense that housed, fed, and prospered an entire continent of penniless immigrants.”
― Mike Lydon, Tactical Urbanism: Short-term Action for Long-term Change