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Some feel that cities should be designed to be beautiful while others feel their functionality is more important. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion

#feel #cities #functionality
What is the most crucial quality for a
city
 ? Some propose that convenience and functionality should be the prime concern, while others contend that
the
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beauty, in terms of architecture and natural environment, should be a
pre-requisite
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. I am of the view that aesthetically pleasing
cities
 are more attractive to
its
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their
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 citizens as well as tourists alike. A beautiful
city
 is a magnet for development and tourism. Not only would travellers want to enjoy their holiday in a heavenly environment with much greenery and
architectual
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architectural
 monuments,
tycoons and merchants are
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but tycoons and merchants are also
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 more inclined to invest and develop an area which is pleasing to the eye. A noteworthy example is Lucerne in Switzerland, where the picturesque
city
 sitting on the edge of the lake has attracted millions of visitors each year, generating much revenue for the country, which in turn helped with its own development.
Hence
, a breath-taking
city
 is priceless, contributing to
econonic
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economic
livlihood
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livelihood
 in the form of development and tourism.
Nonetheless
, some may argue that the functional ability of a
city
 is of greater
signficance
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significance
, as it can
provides
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 convenience for residents. Of course, a
city
 with good infrastructures
such
 as
good
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a good
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 transportation system,
well-maintained
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a well-maintained
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 sewage system and
ability
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the ability
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 to minimise pollution can benefit our quality of life.
However
, these networks can all be built and established with time and resources. Illustrations can be seen in industrial
cities
 like Manchester and Liverpool, which were
cities
 all well maintained with adequate function. They could hardly be considered
as
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adorable
cities
,
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 and is difficult to attract foreign investments or compete with scenic
cities
 like Lucerne. To conclude, I personally believe the amazing beauty of a
city
 is an innate invaluable trait, which is inborn and inherited and takes priority over the function of a
city
.
Moreover
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 as function can be
nuture
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nurture
 and established with time and effort, having a lovely
scenary
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scenery
 to start with would be highly advantageous.
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