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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

Author

Timothy Beatley

Publisher

Washington, DC: Island Press

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9781597269865

Subjects

Architecture, Sociology, Social Science

Updated

2026-03-24