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James Rouse was an American businessman and urban planner, best known for his innovative work in community development and real estate. He is credited with creating some of the first successful shopping malls and revolutionizing urban planning by focusing on integrating communities with commercial development. Rouse's vision helped shape modern cities and continues to inspire urban developers to focus on creating sustainable, inclusive spaces for people.

"For many years, I have lived uncomfortably with the belief that most planning and architectural design suffers for lack of real and basic purpose. The ultimate purpose, it seems to me, must be the improvement of mankind."


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