“Urban planning and design are helping us to shift from a car-centric s...” — Jens Martin Skibsted Quote

“Urban planning and design are helping us to shift from a car-centric system to a bike-centric one by making bicycles and bicycle infrastructure superior in functionality and attractiveness.”

“Our houses, shops, and factories waste gigantic amounts of energy, often in the form of excess heat. How do we slash this waste? The answer is fairly simple: with a smart thermal water grid.”

“Leisure activities such as contemplation, going for a stroll or a bike ride boost our overall health, wellbeing, and creativity.”

“When democracies don't deliver growth, alternatives seem more attractive.”

“Just imagine how many more cyclists could help save our cities and prevent further global warming by adopting electric bikes, if they received strategic and financial support similar to electric car drivers.”

“Urban mobility is a massive global challenge. The world needs people to use multiple forms of transport - a mix of biking, walking, and other low-energy forms of transportation.”

“14th- and 15th-century drawings are almost unheard-of - and as a result, they generate jealous desire among dealers and curators. Museums in particular value rarity and pedigree more than attractiveness.”

“You would rather pay $50 a month for a cable modem than a free voiceband modem because of the attractiveness of that broadband connection.”

“When truth is discovered by someone else, it loses something of its attractiveness.”

“I want to keep my attractiveness as long as I can. It has to do with vitality and energy and interest.”

“Solomon's temple also was designed to increase the attractiveness of the city of his residence.”

“When acting, I can wear another person's clothes and act out the attractiveness of a particular character, which is very interesting for me. Singing is something I love as well.”