"It's really kind of hard to be a suburb of nothing. If you don't have a downtown, you really don't have anything. It's hard to build a community around parking lots and subdivisions"
- Ed McMahon
About this Quote
In this quote, Ed McMahon is highlighting the importance of having a central center or downtown area in a community. He recommends that without a downtown, a suburb does not have a sense of identity and function. The lack of a downtown also makes it difficult to develop a strong sense of community, as there are no shared spaces or gathering points. Rather, the focus is on parking lots and subdivisions, which are not conducive to fostering a sense of connection among locals. McMahon's words work as a tip that a flourishing neighborhood needs more than just residential areas, however likewise a lively and bustling downtown.
This quote is written / told by Ed McMahon between March 6, 1923 and June 23, 2009. He was a famous Entertainer from USA.
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