The Idea of “Complete”

The idea of “Complete” is using an ordinary word to describe holism of a system. “Complete” is an ordinary word used in a specific way to describe comprehensiveness, contextualism and holism. Complete, in a city planning context, means viewing the entire picture, including all the elements of the subject at hand, taking everything connected to the primary subject into hand. A terrific concept and a better practicality. A few examples:

COMPLETE STREETS.

“A Complete Streets approach integrates people and place in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of our transportation networks. This helps to ensure streets are safe for people of all ages and abilities, balance the needs of different modes, and support local land uses, economies, cultures, and natural environments.”

https://smartgrowthamerica.org/program/national-complete-streets-coalition/

COMPLETE NEIGHBORHOODS.

Neighborhoods, to be complete, must include proximity and access to the services and facilities needed to support the daily lives of the residents. Neighborhoods are more than a collection of houses or apartments.