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Biophilic Cities:
Design for Planetary Health and Human Flourishing
Tim Beatley, UVA Urban and Environ Planning
Biophilic Cities: Design for Planetary Health and Human - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Biophilic Cities: Design for Planetary Health and Human - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Biophilic Cities: Design for Planetary Health and Human Flourishing Tim Beatley, UVA Urban and Environ Planning Cities + Nature? BIOPHILIC CITIES PROJECT Biophilia : the innately emotional affiliation of human beings to other living
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BIOPHILIC CITIES PROJECT
Biophilia: “…the innately
emotional affiliation of human beings to other living organisms. Innate means hereditary and hence part of ultimate human nature.” --E.O. Wilson
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What Are We Drawn To?
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Nature Associated With…
Lower Depression and Anxiety Lower Levels of Stress Improved Mood / Increased Happiness Increased Physical Activity Lower Crime / Gun Violence Reduced Social Isolation Lower Childhood Asthma Higher Cognitive Performance Higher School Test Scores Higher Worker Productivity Higher Creativity Greater Generosity Greater Cooperation Longer Term Thinking Increased Laughter and Joy
Flourishing!
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Biophilic Cities Are Resilient Cities
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“…[E]very occupied space includes a view of nature and is within 30 feet of an operable window. Plants are located throughout the building. The building was designed to maximize natural daylight and each of its three floors open out into peaceful garden spaces. The green roof is accessible to staff and visitors.” –Richard Piacentini
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Biophilic Cities?
Cities That Connect Us to Nature
Buildings+ Gardens, Trees and Outdoor Nature, Birds and Wildlife, Trails and Landscapes, Rivers and Hydrology, ETC
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Biophilic Cities?
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PARK ROYAL at Pickering WOHA architects
Singapore: City in a Garden
The Vision
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What Are the Qualities of Biophilic Cities?
Networks of Interconnected Nature Whole-of-City Approach