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"A city, if it’s only made up of poor people, is a disaster," said Mr. Apparu, who now works for a property developer. "And if it’s only made up of rich people,
by WarOnPrivacy 3y ago
"A city, if it’s only made up of poor people, is a disaster," said Mr. Apparu, who now works for a property developer. "And if it’s only made up of rich people, it’s not much better."
From a human+social position, I strongly agree with this. The value of social benevolence isn't limited to the direct beneficiaries and has positive impacts beyond the economics.
- greyman 3y agoBut that literally never happens, each city contains both rich and poor people.
- WarOnPrivacy 3y agoStrictly sure but the quote more addresses the experience that visitors, residents and prospective residents have.
- kome 3y agoit's not benevolence, it also makes economic sense. who does the menial job anyway? you should keep them close. if they will go to live far, their cost will increase, or their cost in time of traffic and pollution.