"...a distinctive and legible environment not only offers security but also heightens the potential depth and… — Kevin M. Lynch

"Concepts of size may depend in part on how well a structure can be grasped."

"...the function of a good visual environment may not be simply to facilitate routine trips, nor to support meanings and feelings already possessed. Quite as important may be its role as a guide and a stimulus for new exploration."

"In a complex society, there are may interrelations to be mastered...If an environment has strong visible framework and highly characteristic parts, then exploration of new sectors is both easier and more inviting."