HOW TO MAKE THE URBAN CORE GREENER

Innovative cities are prioritizing nature to promote a healthier environment

- STORY BY JON BUERGE

CITIES ARE GROWING at an unprecedented rate, but with this rapid urbanization comes a challenge: How do we ensure that our built environments support both people and the planet? For too long, real estate has prioritized density over connection to nature. It's time for a shift—one that embraces sustainability, biodiversity and human well-being through thoughtful, nature-infused urban design. Biophilic design, which integrates nature into urban environments, is one of the most effective ways to create cities that are healthier, more resilient and better connected to the natural world. At Urban Villages, we take a long-term people-and-planet-first approach and want to inspire others to do the same.

Bringing Nature Back to the Core