Nature-First Cities: Restoring Relationships with Ecosystems and with Each Other

Nature-First Cities reveals the false dichotomy of prioritizing nature without pushing people aside, applying the science and practice of nature-directed stewardship to revitalize strained cities. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of people and nature, recognizes the ongoing expulsion of nature in Western urbanization, and offers a practical framework for urban planning that reinforces our place in nature.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2024
Publisher: University of British Columbia Press

Nature-First Cities challenges the conventional notion that nature and cities are mutually exclusive, recognizing that they are interconnected and indivisible. Western urbanization has led to the ongoing expulsion of nature, resulting in biodiversity loss, inequality, economic stagnation, and negative impacts on health. This volume proposes a solution by applying the science and practice of nature-directed stewardship to cities. Through case studies, the book demonstrates the effectiveness of this methodology in revitalizing our strained cities. Nature is woven into networks, distributed equitably across neighborhoods, and partnered with the urban density necessary for addressing the climate crisis. Nature-First Cities provides a practical framework for urban planning that strengthens our connection to nature, both physically and conceptually, by ensuring that cities are replete with biodiversity and intact ecosystems and by rebalancing our relationships with the planet and with one another.

Weight: 426g
Dimension: 228 x 155 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780774868648