Why Thinking of Cities as Nature Is Key to Fighting Climate Change

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An Australian architecture expert emphasizes the need to shift our thinking and recognize the interconnectedness of cities and nature in the context of the environment and the climate crisis. With cities accounting for more than 75% of greenhouse gas emissions, the urgent task is to design intelligent and sustainable urban environments.

Adrian McGregor, founder and chief design officer of McGregor Coxall, an urban design and landscape architecture firm, highlights the importance of understanding that cities are vibrant and evolving systems that coexist with humans. To achieve decarbonization in cities, this perspective shift is crucial.

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