An Interesting Examination of the Interplay between Cities and Wildlife
3 stars
The role of nature, and wildlife in particular, in urban planning is something I never really considered, but Alagona brings this topic to the fore with fascinating insight. This book reviews historical developments in American urban planning that paved the way for many of the modern parks and associated wildlife that has come to inhabit them, and also the historical connection between many of the more common species and city development over the centuries. The sections on how city-dwelling animals are evolving on new trajectories were particularly interesting. If you're looking to understand more about the non-human living aspect of cities, this is your book.
The role of nature, and wildlife in particular, in urban planning is something I never really considered, but Alagona brings this topic to the fore with fascinating insight. This book reviews historical developments in American urban planning that paved the way for many of the modern parks and associated wildlife that has come to inhabit them, and also the historical connection between many of the more common species and city development over the centuries. The sections on how city-dwelling animals are evolving on new trajectories were particularly interesting. If you're looking to understand more about the non-human living aspect of cities, this is your book.