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How to Build Cities for Wildlife, Not Just People – New Research

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How to Build Cities for Wildlife, Not Just People – New Research

TL;DR: Cities can be designed to support biodiversity alongside human needs.

  • Daylighting restores natural habitats in urban areas.
  • Urban planning must integrate wildlife-friendly designs.
  • Biodiversity improves urban living conditions.
  • Sustainable cities benefit both humans and wildlife.
  • Community involvement is key to urban conservation.

Why it matters: Creating wildlife-friendly cities enhances biodiversity, supports ecosystem services, and improves human wellbeing.

Do this next: Explore local initiatives that promote biodiversity in urban planning.

Recommended for: Urban planners and community activists focused on sustainability.

May 06, 2026 | Source: The Conversation | by Helen A. L. Currie, Irene Gregory-Eaves, and Steven J Cooke In central Seoul, South Korea, a motorway once covered a buried urban stream. Today, that same stretch has been uncovered – a process known as daylighting – and this river is home to

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Topics: urban wildlife · Biodiversity · sustainable cities · daylighting · urban planning

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