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