(Press-News.org) A new book from Cam Brewer, Herb Hammond and SFU Resource and Environmental Management director, Sean Markey explores a nature-directed approach to stewardship that enhances cities, restores our relationships with nature and helps to rebuild our relationships with each other.
Situated in the understanding that both people and nature belong in urban spaces, and guided by principles of nature, equity and density, Nature- First Cities offers a vision for reestablishing our relationship with nature in cities.
This book is of particular interest to urban planners, city dwellers and activists engaged in urban, climate, biodiversity, revitalization and equity issues.
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“Nature-First Cities”, a new book explores how to invite nature back home, without evicting people
2024-10-02
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