“Biophilic Cities: Integrating Nature into Urban Design and Planning” by Timothy Beatley

FROM AMAZON…

“Tim Beatley has long been a leader in advocating for the ‘greening’ of cities. But too often, he notes, urban greening efforts focus on everything except nature, emphasizing such elements as public transit, renewable energy production and energy efficient building systems. While these are important aspects of reimagining urban living, they are not enough, says Beatley. We must remember that human beings have an innate need to connect with the natural world (the biophilia hypothesis). And any vision of a sustainable urban future must place its focus squarely on nature, on the presence, conservation, and celebration of the actual green features and natural life.