from the outset, urban planning must address the challenges of modern cities, considering both their historical context and future growth. many experts decry the lack of foresight in predissolutionary urban environments, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive surveys to understand the current state and needs of the urban landscape. furthermore, by examining how cities can surreptitiously manipulate public spaces to control behavior, we might uncover strategies that, while innovative, could potentially undermine the public's trust and welfare.