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The article presents the author’s views on the role of science in the architecture and urban planning and the importance of the existence of the architects’ creative attitude as a factor significantly influencing the future shape of the city. The author indicated to the risk involved in replacing the system approach with empirical methods in architecture and negative effects of this phenomenon in the city spatial planning. Against the above mentioned background he discussed the importance of the architects’ creative attitude as a factor determining the city’s future.