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<i>Biophilic Cities</i> redefines what it means to create truly sustainable urban environments—placing nature, not just efficiency, at the heart of the vision. Tim Beatley, a longtime advocate for greener cities, argues that while efforts like public transit, renewable energy, and efficient buildings are important, they often overlook something essential: the human need for connection with the natural world.<br> <br> Rooted in the biophilia hypothesis—the idea that people are wired to seek relat
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Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Timothy Beatley (auth.)
- Publisher
- Island Press/Center for Resource Economics : Imprint: Island Press
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781597269865
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Architecture, Sociology, Social Science
- Rating
- 5 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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