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#47: Primal City (Part 3) - Biophilia and Urban Ecology

Green Urbanist - Sustainable Placemaking, Planning and Urban Design

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Diversity, Biophilia, and Creating Thriving Ecosystems in Cities

This chapter discusses the lack of diversity in built environment professionals and the importance of including the wider public in the urban design process. It explores different levels of thinking about biophilia in cities, emphasizing the interconnectedness of plant and animal species in creating a healthy environment. The chapter also highlights the importance of creating thriving ecosystems within cities by providing the necessary conditions for plants to thrive, including interconnected subsoil ecosystems and the preservation of native plant species.

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