Construction is the foundation of a city’s improvement. It is widely considered that cities require satisfying designs to attract the attention of local people and foreign tourists to ensure good development. I support this view that architects should find a way to make cities more attractive to both locals and outsiders.
To start with, a well-designed city could attract business investments, which provide career opportunities and bring more people to work there. Therefore, this is very important and necessary for a city’s economic development. For example, China’s international or big cities such as Shanghai and Beijing all have unique designs and good environments. Apart from this, a good city design helps improve people’s happiness and consolidate the city’s long-term development. More specifically, a high-quality living environment provides residents with opportunities to relax and also offers convenient access to basic services such as healthcare, education, and entertainment. In this case, as people’s happiness increases, the loss of population and talent can be prevented, which is good for long-term development.
On the other hand, tourism can be fully developed by attracting more tourists through urban design. This process can establish a good image of the city and contribute to the city’s tourism economy, as more tourists come and spend more. A clear example is Dubai, which has become one of the most popular tourist cities due to its rich, unique landmarks and international architecture.
To sum up, designing attractive cities has a positive impact on economic growth, quality of life, and tourism.