The City as a Thing of the Mind

"The City as a Thing of the Mind" refers to how our perception and imagination shape our experience of urban environments. It emphasizes that a city is not just a physical place of buildings and streets, but also a mental construct influenced by our memories, desires, and cultural meanings. Our ideas, emotions, and social narratives intertwine with the physical space, creating a dynamic relationship where the city's identity is partly formed by individual and collective perception. Ultimately, the city exists both as a tangible environment and as an idea within our minds.