Biophilic Cities: Integrating Nature into Urban Design and Planning

Biophilic Cities redefines what it means to create truly sustainable urban environments—placing nature, not just efficiency, at the heart of the vision. Tim Beatley, a longtime advocate for greener cities, argues that while efforts like public transit, renewable energy, and efficient buildings are important, they often overlook something essential: the human need for connection with the natural world.

Rooted in the biophilia hypothesis—the idea that people are wired to seek relationships w...